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$19.95  Buy | Follow the Smoke
14,783 Miles of Great Texas Barbecue
John DeMers
Like the cowboys of the old Chisholm or Goodnight-Loving trails, veteran food writer John DeMers gazed at the highway ahead and settled in for a long, long ride. More than 14,000 miles later - all of them in Texas - DeMers has eaten in hundreds of barbecue joints. The 119 places featured in Follow the Smoke range from very plain (a shack with an ordering window) to slightly fancy, from Port Arthur to Amarillo, McAllen to Texarkana, Austin to El Paso. The one thing they all share is a commitment to do the work and put in the time - 18 to 22 hours, in some cases - to produce meat that's ever so smoky, tender and juicy. ... More » | | | |  Hard Cover
$29.95 Buy | Cooking with Marie
On Any Occasion!
Marie Hejl
Focusing on healthy, easy-to-prepare dishes, this lavish cookbook contains 87 recipes for timecrunched cooks faced with the challenge of preparing a meal for a special occasion. In keeping with Marie’s commitment to promoting a healthy lifestyle, the recipes include fresh, accessible, vitamin-packed ingredients. The 87 recipes are all created by Marie or a member of her family. Each recipe includes a “Note from Marie,” a story or occasion that prompted the recipe. Recipes also include “Marie’s suggested occasions,” gatherings which range from picnics or casual dinner parties to weddings or baby showers... More » | | | |  Soft Cover
$17.95 Buy | Perennial Favorites
Portable Food
The Garden Club of Houston
When an occasion calls for a little potluck, there’s no need to panic anymore. In Perennial Favorites, creative and talented cooks, entertainers, gardeners and community leaders from America’s 4th largest city share the secrets of their easily portable signature dishes. The Houston Garden Club is well known for its work in horticultural beautification, restoration and preservation in the city. Their annual Bulb and Plant Mart draws thousands of gardeners and horticulturalists from the extended metropolitan area and around the state. Hundreds of volunteers are hosted in style each day for breakfast, lunch and supper, with these delicious recipes. ... More » | | | |  Hard Cover
$24.95 Buy | In Praise of Pecans (HB)
Recipes & Recollections
June Jackson
In time for the fall pecan harvest and for holiday gift-giving, In Praise of Pecans is aimed for an early fall debut. Written by June Jackson, a native Louisianian, the book is a paean to our “Native American Nut.” Celebrating the fact that the pecan is the only tree nut native to our country—all others having been imported—In Praise of Pecans both educates and entertains. From the Introduction, which wistfully recalls Ms. Jackson’s childhood spent picking out pecans for her mother’s candymaking, to the candid discussion of the health aspects of pecans, the author evokes nostalgia and a desire to cook with pecans in order to improve our health. ... More » | | | | Soft Cover
$19.95 Buy | In Praise of Pecans (PB)
Recipes & Recollections
June Jackson
In time for the fall pecan harvest and for holiday gift-giving, In Praise of Pecans is aimed for an early fall debut. Written by June Jackson, a native Louisianian, the book is a paean to our “Native American Nut.” Celebrating the fact that the pecan is the only tree nut native to our country—all others having been imported—In Praise of Pecans both educates and entertains. From the Introduction, which wistfully recalls Ms. Jackson’s childhood spent picking out pecans for her mother’s candymaking, to the candid discussion of the health aspects of pecans, the author evokes nostalgia and a desire to cook with pecans in order to improve our health. ... More » | | | |  Soft Cover
$19.95 Buy | Barbecue, Biscuits, and Beans (PB)
Chuck Wagon Cooking
Bill Cauble and Cliff Teinert
Chuck wagon cooks Bill Cauble and Cliff Teinert look as though they have stepped out of the pages of Lonesome Dove, and the foreword by Tommy Lee Jones speaks to the authenticity of their chuck wagon cooking and Southwestern cuisine. These authors share recipes and preparation secrets for their all-time favorite dishes—trail-side to elegant—featuring a bounty of beef and game, vegetables from beans, tomatoes, and squash to hominy, homemade breads, and delectable desserts. “Adaptable and inventive, sumptuous and wholesome” is their goal—and achievement—as they use available ingredients and leftovers... More » | | | |  Hard Cover
$24.95 Buy | Brennan's of Houston In Your Kitchen (HB)
Chef Carl Walker
Proving that Creole and Texas styles are kitchen-compatible, Chef Carl Walker artfully presents these distinctive tastes at the acclaimed Brennan’s of Houston. Capitalizing on fresh ingredients available at his back door, Chef Carl injects his culinary magic into every dining element. And in Brennan’s of Houston In Your Kitchen, Chef Carl reveals the tips and techniques that bring his kitchen to yours. The Brennan family and Chef Carl Walker share the belief that food is fun, and eating it should be even more fun. From Turtle Soup to New Orleans-Style Pralines... More » | | | | Soft Cover
$19.95 Buy | Brennan's of Houston In Your Kitchen (PB)
Chef Carl Walker
Proving that Creole and Texas styles are kitchen-compatible, Chef Carl Walker artfully presents these distinctive tastes at the acclaimed Brennan’s of Houston. Capitalizing on fresh ingredients available at his back door, Chef Carl injects his culinary magic into every dining element. And in Brennan’s of Houston In Your Kitchen, Chef Carl reveals the tips and techniques that bring his kitchen to yours. The Brennan family and Chef Carl Walker share the belief that food is fun, and eating it should be even more fun. From Turtle Soup to New Orleans-Style Pralines, Chef Carl provides ideas, recipes, and stories... More » | | | |  Hard Cover
$29.95 Buy | Ciao Tuscany
Recipes from the PBS Series Cucina Toscana
Johnny Carrabba and Damian Mandola
“ … [B]eing in the food business—which is basically making people happy with food—is what our family has always been about.” — Grace Mandola, mother of Damian, grandmother of Johnny—still cooking, living and laughing at age 88— is the chefs’ “Amazing Grace.” “Arriving at one of the authors’ family-owned restaurants in Houston, I was immediately struck by their warm embraces, hearty laughter and lively conversation—not just to me—but towards every guest who walked through the door. I was hooked. At Carrabba’s I found the Italian gusto for food, family and life deep in the heart of Texas. .... More » |
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