Music in the Kitchen: Favorite Recipes from Austin City Limits Performers (Hardcover)

~ Glenda Pierce Facemire (Author), Leigh Anne Jasheway-Bryant (Contributor)

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"Through her passion and tireless efforts, Glenda Facemire, our long-time makeup artist/stylist, has unearthed a bounty of unique and original recipes that are as creative, eclectic, and adventurous as the artists who have shaped the ACL legacy and made it the longest-running popular music series in American television history. You may not be able to play any instrument, write a hit song, or bring an audience to its feet, but there's a good chance you'll be able to recreate one of these treats in your own kitchen. Be brave, be bold . . . and let's eat!" --Terry Lickona, Producer, Austin City Limits, from the foreword

With a musical mix that free ranges from progressive country to rock'n'roll, jazz, Texas swing, Latin, blues, pop, bluegrass, and world music, Austin City Limits inspires and entertains millions of fans around the globe. Created by Austin's PBS television station KLRU in 1974 and winner of countless awards (including the National Medal of the Arts from the National Endowment for the Arts) since, ACL is now the longest-running show on PBS, as well as an annual music festival that draws tens of thousands of music lovers to the "Live Music Capital of the World."

As the show celebrates its thirty-fifth anniversary in 2009, Music in the Kitchen offers a unique, highly flavorful way to connect with ACL through the favorite recipes of some 130 artists who've appeared on its stage. From Willie Nelson's "Willie's Tequila-Mango Salsa" to Roseanne Cash's "Roast Lemon Chicken with Carrots and Onions," Joss Stone's "Veggie Lasagna," My Morning Jacket's "Quinoa Eggs with Cheese, Please!" and Shawn Colvin's "Swedish Pancakes," these are some of the most authentic family recipes for everything from zesty appetizers to scrumptious desserts. Not surprisingly, the recipes reflect the diverse national and international roots of the performers, who tell interesting and flavorful stories of what these dishes mean to them and their families. Glenda Facemire introduces the recipes with brief biographies that highlight not only the artists' musical careers and achievements but also their contributions to society beyond music, as well as their favorite charities. Striking color photographs of the performers make this book a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.

Music in the Kitchen's tasty mix of food, family stories, photos, and backstage insights collected and compiled by an ACL veteran will make you feel like you're right there on the set as you whip up these recipes in your own kitchen. Good entertainment, good eating, and good listening, y'all!

About the Author

GLENDA PIERCE FACEMIRE is the Head Makeup Artist for Austin City Limits, where she has worked since 1989. She is a Celebrity Makeup Artist who has freelanced over the last thirty years for major film/video/print national and international production companies and network television including ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, BET, CMT, BBC, HGTV, MTV, A&E, The Food Channel, Time Warner, American Idol (Austin), Fox Network, Access Hollywood, Ambush Makeover, Good Morning America, Nightline, 60 Minutes, HD-Net, E-Entertainment, Lifetime, America's Most Wanted, American Masters, Texas Monthly, Irish Spring, Walmart, Volkswagen/Canada, Panasonic, Greyhound, and Southwest Airlines.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: University of Texas Press (October 15, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0292718152
• ISBN-13: 978-0292718159
• Product Dimensions: 10.3 x 10.2 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.8 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #23,717 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars What a Quality Cookbook Filled with Great Recipes from some Legends of Music, November 9, 2009

By	Hollycamille (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews

I recieved this in the mail recently and was amazed at the beauty of this cookbook. Jam-packed with recipes that everyone can make, whether you are a beginner cook or an established party-maker. Each recipe features interesting glimpses of the artist and their submitted recipe. I plan to try Mary Chapin Carpenter's "Real Margaritas" along with Cindy Cashdollar's "Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Baguette". I want to make Widespread Panic's "Chile" and Lorettta Lynn's "Collard Greens". A Huge variety of recipes, everyone will find something they enjoy from a favorite artist featured. I will give this a gift to friends. There is beautiful photogaphy and illustarations throughout the book.