Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan
Cross Creek Cookery
- ISBN 13:
- 9780684818788
- author:
- Rawlings, Marjorie Kinnan
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Fireside
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1996
- Pages:
- 256
- Genre:
- National & regional cuisine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
First published in 1942, Cross Creek Cookery is a beloved cookbook that celebrates the rich culinary heritage of the deep South. Compiled by Pulitzer Prize-winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings at the request of readers who wanted to recreate the meals described in her memoir Cross Creek.
This collection of recipes features a range of traditional dishes, including Grits, Hush-Puppies, and Florida Fried Fish, as well as more unusual options like Minorcan Gopher Stew and Coot Surprise. Spiced with delightful anecdotes and lore, the book guides readers through the rituals of cooking and eating in a way that warms the heart.
For anyone who longs for food and writing that evoke a sense of warmth and connection, Cross Creek Cookery is a treasure trove of recipes and stories to savor. With its loving regard for the traditions of Southern cuisine, this cookbook is sure to become a favourite in any kitchen.