Customer Reviews

Culinary Kudzu: Recollections and Recipes from Growing Up Southern

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When I began reading Keetha DePriest Reed's Culinary Kudzu: Recollections and Recipes from Growing Up Southern, I had to stop and check out family names. The stories were so familiar, I had to make sure we really were not kin. Not only the stories were familiar, but Reed's collection includes many of the best recipes that show up on many a holiday table in the Mississippi Delta. She also captures Delta landmarks and traditions, and makes you want to call your sister and your cousins so they can laugh with you as you read out loud. Wait! Did I mention food? What's a Delta tradition without food? Reed includes some of the best recipes that have become Delta mainstays, and some that are new additions and just darn good as she reveals the secrets of gracious and relaxed Southern hospitality. If you grew up Southern, you are going to want to read this book. If you didn't grow up Southern, you are going to want to know all about it. And everybody that does read this book is going to want to celebrate friends, families, food and traditions no matter where they grew up.

As a newlywed, I love the way the Keetha combines rich family
stories with simple recipes. I loved her stories that express the
joy of cooking for and with your family. Culinary Kudzu is my new favorite wedding present to give! I can't wait until the new book comes out! (Come on Keetha...hurry up...it's wedding season!)

What a charming peek into year round Southern living. This read, peppered with photos, is an entertaining combination cookbook, story book, and history of growing up in the South. Whatever the season or occasion, you'll find a recipe to try.
If you are a collector of cookbooks, this is definately one to add to your collection!

Brenda Nixon, author of Parenting Power in the Early Years and The Birth to Five Book: Confident Childrearing Right from the Start

Even though I read the book in sections as it was written, I still thoroughly enjoyed reading it front to back. And I still laughed at all the antics.

Many people have told me that they could not put the book down, once they started reading it. To me, that's the mark of a great book.

She may be my daughter, but I'm stating without hesitation that this is a wonderful read. I believe everyone will enjoy this book, whether a cook or not. (And the book makes an excellent "happy" or favor or gift.)

It's very entertaining, and I'm looking forward to the next one!

I am not a fan of cook books. But I was attracted to this one cause it had a definite southern theme. This is much more than just a cook book. It's got cute little antecdotes about southern living. As a former Tallahasseean I found this to be a very entertaining read. And the cover art is just outstanding.

Giving this 4 stars only because I'm not an expert on cooking, so I can't really judge the recipes. But they sound delicious.

Eric Dondero, Author, Worldwide Multilingual Phrase Book
Houston, Texas

Culinary Kudzu has it all - recipes, great stories about growing up in the Delta, and tips to ease your time entertaining and in the kitchen.

Culinary Kudzu is a wonderful glimpse into southern life. Depriest Reed really captures "growing up southern" in this charming recollection of stories and recipes. In addition to the wonderful recipes, Culinary Kudzu provides the reader with inventive tips for entertaining and weaves these all together with personal rememberances. This book truly is a great find.