Smoke, Roots, Mountain, Harvest: Recipes and Stories Inspired by My Appalachian Home

Smoke, Roots, Mountain, Harvest: Recipes and Stories Inspired by My Appalachian Home

<b>Go deep into the heart and soul of American southern cooking.</b><br /><br /><em>Smoke Roots Mountain Harvest</em> by Lauren McDuffie, writer of the award-winning food blog <em>Harvest and Honey</em> (and a <em>Saveur</em> Best Blog finalist for “Best New Voice”), captures the flavors and modern cooking techniques of Appalachia and the Blue Ridge Mountains in this evocative cookbook. <br /><br /><b>This beautiful cookbook showcases 70 recipes and 80 photographs organized by seasons.</b> Each chapter opens with storytelling that echoes the folklore and tall tales of the region, centered on rediscovering the unique food culture of the region. <br /><br /><b>Menu suggestions and wine pairings</b> encompass a variety of meal occasions, from small plates to soups, salads, mains, sides, drinks, dessert, along with tips and techniques on canning, pickling, and preserving. Recipes include:<br /><br />• Shaved Summer Squash Salad with Pickled Pepper Vinaigrette <br />• Slow-Roasted Onion and Golden Apple Soup<br />• Baked Pork Chops with Cran-Apple Moonshine Compote <br />• Drunken Short Ribs with Smoky Gouda Grits & Mountain Gremolata<br />• Pan-Seared Carrots with Bourbon-Maple Glaze<br />• Triple Orange Cake with Honey-Lavender Buttercream