Marcia Adams, one of America's most beloved television chefs, presents a cross-country tour of the United States. Including more than 250 delicious, old-fashioned recipes, her book conveys the serendipitous delights of travel and illuminates how and why many food traditions began--and how they are being kept alive today. Full-color photographs.
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From Publishers Weekly
Gooseberry fool, mulligatawny soup, floating island: the names alone are enough to evoke pleasant memories of meals enjoyed long ago. Adams (Cooking from Quilt Country) crisscrossed the U.S. to collect recipes like these from church socials, libraries, small restaurants and devoted cooks. Still, this is not a regional cookbook; instead, Adams has grouped the recipes by season. She prefaces each recipe with a thumbnail sketch of its origins. The recipes are clear and concise, and none, except maybe the preserves, are beyond the skills of novice cooks. For those who really like to cook from scratch, Adams includes a chapter on basics, like white sauce and dumplings; and a chapter on making preserves like mincemeat, jellies or chutneys. Her choice of recipes isn't just a nostalgic trip through grandma's kitchen: travel notes and postcards from around the country illustrate aspects of American history. Adams thoughtfully includes mail-order sources and the restaurants and bed-and-breakfasts she discovered during her research. A PBS series based on the book will be launched in November. Photos not seen by PW.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
From Library Journal
Adams (Cooking from Quilt Country, Potter, 1988) has been the host of several popular PBS series, including Heartland Cooking; this book is the companion to her new series. She traveled all over the country collecting "culinary heirlooms," or "attic recipes," for old-fashioned, nostalgic dishes like Gooseberry Fool, Transparent Puddings, and Baked Chicken and Noodles. Recipes are organized by season, in chapters titled "Mother's Day Tea," "Church Socials," and "An Embarrassment of Pies"; the book is something of a travelog as well, with "postcards" recording the author's experiences and favorite places scattered throughout. With its readable text and recipes for unfairly forgotten dishes, this is recommended for most collections.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 1994 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a wonderful book. It brings delightful regional recipes to the reader. I already have dozens of these recipes on my list to try. Ms. Adams gives us information to pique our interest in the recipe without boring us.
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Wonderfully put together and easy to use, this book should be on everyone's shelves who are intrested in cooking and keeping our heritage alive.
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I lost (misplaced) this book, but couldn't live without it. So, I purchased another copy - I like it that much!
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fantastic book
this is avery interesting and helpful book, if you like cooking this is the book for you and your family
Published 1 month ago by delorismaruska
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I APPRECIATE THE OTHER ADAMS BOOKS MORE
NOW THAT I OWN ALL OF THE AUTHORS COOKBOOKS I FEEL I CAN COMMENT ON THIS ONE. THE FORMAT IS APPEALING AND CAUGHT ME TRAVEL, RURAL OUT OF THE WAY PLACES AND SECRET RECIPES,WHAT MORE... Read more
Published on October 9, 2005 by Cady Ott
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