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Texas Hometown Cookbook (State Hometown Cookbook)

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Here at the world headquarters of The National Barbecue News, there's no telling what the guy in the next cubicle is up to. Thus, imagine my surprise to discover that Kent "The Deck Chef" Whitaker has co-authored a series of state-themed cookbooks. Working with co-author Sheila Simmons and Mississippi-based Great American Publishers, the books are being released under the overarching title The Hometown Cookbook Series.

It's been my pleasure to see four of them: "Tennessee Hometown Cookbook" ($16.95, 240 pp.), "Louisiana Hometown Cookbook" ($18.95, 272 pp.), "Texas Hometown Cookbook" ($16.95, 256 pp.) and "Georgia Hometown Cookbook" ($16.95, 256 pp.). They all reflect the best-loved, traditional recipes from each of those states. For example, you'll find a recipe for North Georgia Apple Pork Chops in the Georgia book, Lone Star Grilled Porterhouse in the Texas book, Jack (Daniels) Black Barbecued Ribs in the Tennessee book and Bayou Burgers with Creole Mayo in the Louisiana book. To add even more local flavor, the books contain notes and pictures from various food festivals in each state.

To date, the four states listed above are available and I saw that one on Alaska should soon be added.