Fried chicken, rice and gravy, sweet potatoes, collard greens and spoon bread - all good old fashioned, down-home southern foods, right?'Wrong. The fried chicken and collard greens are African, the rice is from Madagascar, the sweet potatoes came to Virginia from the Peruvian Andes via Spain, and the spoon bread is a marriage of Native American corn with the French souffl' technique thought up by skilled African American cooks.Food historian Rick McDaniel takes 150 of the South's best-love...

Thirty years ago, the mountain city of Asheville was known for little more than the Biltmore Estate. Since then, the sleepy town has become a nationally recognized food mecca, a hot spot for food celebrities and a bustling hub of microbreweries. Food historian and author Rick McDaniel traces the rise of the Asheville food scene from its early eateries to the pioneering chefs who put Asheville on the culinary map and the new generation of stars who command the kitchens at the city's hottest...

You can get in the right mindset in just a few minutes each day.In GREATER inspirational author and speaker Rick McDaniel provides 100 daily devotions that will encourage and motivate you to expect greater in your life.His story-based devotions are easy to read and apply to your life. You can connect with God in a greater way. Each devotion will cause your faith to grow. As you build your faith you can believe God for greater things in your...

On the field of life, we all experience setbacksbad decisions, job loss, divorce, health problems. Even countries around the world have experienced an economic setback due to the recession. Though we all experience setbacks, no one wants to take a step back. The good news is that a comeback is possible for anyone. Rick McDaniel will show you causes for your setbacks and lessons you can learn from them. He will help you to get ready for your comeback and guide you to the components and step...

A practical look at life from the wisdom of the Bible.

Drift can happen so easily. Over time little by little you may drift away from your intended path. Before you know it you are somewhere you never planned to be. How does this happen? How can you avoid it?Rick McDaniel will show you how to stay on point, keep your vision clear and fulfill your purpose.

Drift can happen so easily. Over time little by little you may drift away from your intended path. Before you know it you are somewhere you never planned to be. How does this happen? How can you avoid it?Rick McDaniel will show you how to stay on point, keep your vision clear and fulfill your purpose.

Drift can happen so easily. Over time little by little you may drift away from your intended path. Before you know it you are somewhere you never planned to be. How does this happen? How can you avoid it?Rick McDaniel will show you how to stay on point, keep your vision clear and fulfill your purpose.

This can be your dream year — the best year you've ever had. Rick McDaniel shares the key insights on how to fulfill your dreams.

A practical look at life from the wisdom of the Bible.

Drift can happen so easily. Over time little by little you may drift away from your intended path. Before you know it you are somewhere you never planned to be. How does this happen? How can you avoid it?Rick McDaniel will show you how to stay on point, keep your vision clear and fulfill your purpose.

This can be your dream year — the best year you've ever had. Rick McDaniel shares the key insights on how to fulfill your dreams.