While working as a reporter and producer for North Carolina’s public television network, Bob Garner took his “love of good food to work” where he created a weekly program devoted to the state’s barbecue culture. That evolved into several programs about traditional cooking. Over the course of his many years with UNC-TV, Garner established himself as a country-cooking connoisseur and viewers came to love his trademark “mmm-mmm” whenever he tasted a dish that met his standards. In Foods t...

In 1994, Bob Garner began doing short features about barbecue for UNC-TV’s statewide public-television magazine program, North Carolina Now. In 1996, he published North Carolina Barbecue: Flavored by Time, taking readers on a delectable journey across the state in search of the best examples of this distinctive North Carolina delicacy. After Garner produced a one-hour television special based on his book, he quickly became known throughout North Carolina as “the barbecue ...

The much-anticipated debut cookbook from two of the most admired and innovative young chefs in the South, with 100 recipes featuring their refined, classically-inspired takes on the traditional Southern food they grew up with.Allison Vines-Rushing and Slade Rushing are two of the most admired and innovative young chefs in the South. Their distinctive brand of cooking is praised for its brilliant juxtaposition of rustic flavors with refined, classically inspired pre...

From the kitchens of our grandmothers to present-day biscuit-only shops, this sweet and savory food has come a long way in American culture.More than four hundred years ago, explorers of the New World carried a biscuit known as hardtack on their voyages. Hardtack was made from flour, water, and sometimes salt and was sturdy and long lasting, making it suitable for hard, treacherous journeys. The composition and texture of the hardtack biscuit changed at the hands o...

The breakout star of TLC’s BBQ Pitmasters and five-time barbecue World Champion steps out from behind his rig to teach you the tips, tricks, and secrets that have made him the winningest man in barbecue, along with 70 flavor-packed recipes.“Pitmaster Myron Mixon is an American treasure and holds the keys to the Barbecue Kingdom. There is not another person who has won more championships, with more knowledge, or with such passion about barbecue than...

“Barbecue is a simple food. Don’t mess it up.”As the winningest man in barbecue, a New York Times bestselling cookbook author, and a judge on the hit show BBQ Pitmasters on Discovery’s Destination America, Myron Mixon knows more about smoking meat than any man alive. And now he’s on a mission to prove to home cooks everywhere that they can make great barbecue any day of the week—in the comfort of their own backyard or kitchen, no matter their skil...

Once a year, the world’s finest and most beloved chefs (and the foodies who love them) converge on Miami’s South Beach for a long weekend of sand, sun, music, and truly extraordinary cuisine. Now, in celebration of the festival’s tenth year, the Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival Cookbook brings the glamour and the flavors of the festival to the home kitchen.Festival founder and director Lee Brian Schrager takes readers on an unparalleled all-access tour of this event, w...

What would you give for an afternoon in your grandmother's kitchen?Leaning over the countertop, you watched as she added flour to the bowl of her old, yellow Sunbeam stand mixer. To her, cooking may have been as second nature as setting the table. To you, the way she skillfully put things together to create the mouthwatering meals and one-of-a-kind desserts you enjoyed at her table almost seemed like magic.At My Grandmother's Table features compell...

Hungry for the great outdoors? Jamie and Bobby Deen know just what to make—whether it’s in your own backyard, on the beach, at a potluck picnic, or tailgating before the big game. Paula Deen’s sons share a batch of more than 125 mouthwatering recipes and entertaining ideas to make your outdoor dining a breeze.Jamie and Bobby have always preferred eating at a picnic table to a dining room. For the guys, backyard grilling means more good eats and less mess, tailgatin...

From Atlanta's legendary Southern restaurant, "a homey 125-recipes-with-stories cookbook" filled with photos, history, and "just plain funny tales" ( Booklist).In Mary Mac's Tea Room, author and owner John Ferrell brings together classic recipes from this venerable institution of Southern comfort food.When Mary Mac's opened in 1945, it was one of sixteen tea rooms around Atlanta, Georgia. Today, it stands alone in carrying on the tradition...

Winner of the James Beard Foundation Book of the Year Award and Best Book, American Cooking, Victuals is an exploration of the foodways, people, and places of Appalachia.Written by Ronni Lundy, regarded as the most engaging authority on the region, Victuals guides us through the surprisingly diverse history--and vibrant present--of food in the Mountain South. Victuals explores the diverse and complex food scene of the Mountain South throu...

The perfect gift for Southerners, history lovers, and foodies alike.Discover the secrets of one of the most mysterious, romantic regions in the South: the Lowcountry. James Beard Cookbook of the Year Award-winning author Joe Dabney produces another gem with this comprehensive celebration of Lowcountry cooking. Packed with history, authoritative folklore, photographs, and fascinating sidebars, Dabney takes readers on a tour of the Coastal Plain, including Charleston, Savannah, and B...