Cookbook of the Month – March 2019

I dedicate this post to my Dad. The best way I know to keep a loved ones memory alive is to celebrate things they loved and shared with others. I’m thinking of my Dad right now and came across a cookbook he dearly loved. Littered with post-its to mark recipes he had cooked or wanted to prepare gave me a good laugh. My recommendation Cookbook of the Month – March 2019 is “The New Low-Country Cooking by Marvin Woods.”  It’s filled with 125 recipes from the southern coastal regions of the U.S. So, who is Marvin Woods and what is low-cooking? Read on to find out more…

Cookbook of the Month – March 2019

Low-Country cooking is from the low-country meaning the coasts of South Carolina and Georgia. Click here to read more on low-country cooking in this article from Saveur magazine. Better known as coastal cuisine by the locals is delicious and not food you can readily find just anywhere. Still considered southern cooking with a few twists on Southern tradition. Also, low-country cooking takes on the diverse foods of Africa, Spain, and the Caribbean. Cooking for more than 30 years, Marvin turns food from spectacular standards to innovative cuisine.

Cookbook of the Month – March 2019

Every recipe from the fried chicken to gumbo, pork chops to BBQ ribs, and fried fish are updated for today’s kitchen. While this cookbook was written and published in 2000, it remains most relevant for your kitchen. Mr. Woods shares historical information on how ingredients got their names, their origin, and the undisputed importance of African-American cooks in Southern life. Checkout The New Low-Country Cooking on Amazon.

Cookbook of the Month – March 2019

As a child growing up in a family of Southern cooks, this is one cookbook I will treasure. My parents traveled to many places during their retirement.years and seems like they were always somewhere new. South Carolina and Georgia coastal regions were two of their favorites, in addition to the food served in both areas. I think you’ll totally enjoy this easy to follow cookbook. Yes, this book brings back many memories. As a result I hope you’ll share favorite foods and recipes with your loved ones. Pass them down and give your family a reason to celebrate the lives of those no longer with us. Miss you Dad!