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Smoke, roots, mountain, harvest : recipes and stories inspired by my Appalachian home / recipes and photographs by Lauren Angelucci McDuffie.

Summary:

Go deep into the heart and soul of American southern cooking. Lauren McDuffie, writer of the award-winning food blog Harvest and Honey (and a Saveur Best Blog finalist for "Best New Voice"), captures the flavors and modern cooking techniques of Appalachia and the Blue Ridge Mountains in this evocative cookbook. Showcases 70 recipes and 80 photographs organized by seasons. Each chapter opens with storytelling that echoes the folklore and tall tales of the region, centered on rediscovering the unique food culture of the region. Menu suggestions and wine pairings encompass a variety of meal occasions, from small plates to soups, salads, mains, sides, drinks, dessert, along with tips and techniques on canning, pickling, and preserving. -- Publisher's description.

Record details

ISBN: 9781452168760
ISBN: 1452168768
Physical Description: 255 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2019]

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

How to use this book -- Larder & kitchen tools -- Good to know -- A quick wine pairing guide -- Fall. Ghost stories ; Far from the tree ; Forest walk ; The homeplace ; Noble rot -- Winter. The wilderness road ; Nora's kitchen ; Apothecary ; Evergreen ; Moonshine -- Spring. Country roads ; Sun shower ; The Friday night jamboree ; Kentucky rain -- Summer. Riverbend ; Bourbon country ; Strawberries & summertime ; Harvest & honey ; The sweetest winds.