The Bluegrass Music Cookbook [Paperback]

Jim Clark (Author), Ken Beck (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1997

Features encouraging Scripture verses from the New International Version that are combined with devotional thoughts from best-selling authors such as Barbara Johnson, Patsy Clairmont, Sheila Walsh, Marilyn Meberg, Luci Swindoll, and Thelma Wells. This lovely book with full-color photography throughout.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

Bluegrass fans everywhere know that nobody sang "Roll in My Sweet Baby's Arms" better than Lester Flatt, of Flatt and Scruggs, but did you know his Peach Cobbler is just as delicious as his bluegrass melodies? And that Alison Krauss, one of the brightest young stars in bluegrass, is no slouch in the kitchen either? Her Winning Corn Bread will melt in your mouth, giving new definition to the slogan, "You bake right with Martha White." The Bluegrass Music Cookbook is filled with recipes from all your favorite bluegrass artists_from the new breed of stars such as Ricky Skaggs and Vince Gill to legends like Ralph Stanley, Doc Watson, Maybelle Carter, and, of course, the father of bluegrass, Bill Monroe. In all, more than 180 performers_a real who's who from every era of bluegrass music_are represented by the over 375 recipes, each and every one good enough to make your mouth sing. With over 200 photographs, many of them rare, and tons of information on your favorite personalities, The Bluegrass Music Cookbook is a culinary tribute to this all-American art form. To top it off, a portion of the proceeds from the book go to the International Bluegrass Music Association's Bluegrass Trust Fund, which works to provide assistance to bluegrass professionals and their families in times of need. Good music, good food, and a good cause--that's a perfect bluegrass recipe.

About the Author

Jim Clark is the "presiding Goober" for "The Andy Griffith Show" Rerun Watchers Club. Ken Beck is a writer/editor for the Nashville Tennessean. Jim and Ken have co-written several books including Aunt Bee's Mayberry Cookbook, The All-American Cowboy Cookbook, and Mary Ann's Gilligan's Island Cookbook. Penny Parsons is a well-known bluegrass journalist and publicist who has worked for artists on the Sugar Hill and Rebel record labels. Jim and Ken live near Nashville, Tennessee. Penny lives in Durham, North Carolina.

Product Details

• Paperback: 251 pages
• Publisher: John F. Blair Publisher (April 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0895871629
• ISBN-13: 978-0895871626
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,763,168 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Not just a cookbook

, March 19, 1998

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This review is from: The Bluegrass Music Cookbook (Paperback)

The Bluegrass Music Cookbook is a great book...a must for any fan of Bluegrass Music or curious about the genre.

Actually, I've only tried a couple of the recipes, so that should make you ask "How can he review a cookbook if he hasn't tried out the recipes?"

Good Question...The Bluegrass Cookbook is one of the best books to introduce someone to the significant Bluegrass players of today and yesterday. There are lots of great photos that I saw for the first time in this book, and great biographical notes on each of the featured artists. Its a great book to browse, and even the knowledgeable historian can pick up something new after each browse.

And by the way...given the Southern rural heritage of Bluegrass Music, you know the cookin's great!

5.0 out of 5 stars Food For The Soul, August 10, 2009

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This review is from: The Bluegrass Music Cookbook (Paperback)

Mmmmmm!

Comfort food, song and verse.

Come to the table and join in the feast!

4.0 out of 5 stars Bluegrass fanatic, September 28, 2008

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This review is from: The Bluegrass Music Cookbook (Paperback)

My husband is a huge fan of Bluegrass music and also likes to cook. This book is the perfect present for him, because it contains a heap of interesting information about famous bluegrass bands, as well as a selection of their favourite recipes. It may not rate too high on the health scale, but is great fun.