Anne Byrn, known as the Cake Mix Doctor to a generation of home bakers, has done it again. Her latest cookbook, Baking in the American South, is a treasure trove of the recipes and stories that constitute Southern baking’s history. This book, stuffed with 200 delectable recipes, is Anne’s “love letter to Southern baking, a legacy built by grandmothers, modern chefs, and Black women and men who pioneered these flavors.” A meticulously researched cookbook that is as much fun to read as it is to cook from! Grab an apron, a wooden spoon, and your electric mixer—”this rich and lemony quick bread or cake slices and keeps well for several days!”
Category: Books and Authors
In this section of the blog, readers will discover posts about books and authors. You’ll find book reviews, book recommendations, and interviews with authors.
Susie Orman Schnall – Anna Bright is Hiding Something
Finally! It’s time! Back in January, when ice and snow buried Nashville, Susie Orman Schnall kindly sent me an early copy of her latest novel. I ripped through Anna Bright is Hiding Something—and I can’t wait to share it with you!
A Few Great Books
If you choose not to find joy in the snow, you will have less joy in your life but still the same amount of snow. This week, Nashville has been in (almost) shutdown mode. We’ve had snow, more snow, freezing rain, polar temperatures, and ice. With no snow removal equipment, people can’t get to work,…
Nicola Harrison – Hotel Laguna
Nicola Harrison’s latest historical fiction novel, Hotel Laguna, is my favorite type of book. A compelling story, a bit of intrigue, an interesting backdrop, and an introduction to an event I knew nothing about. I was lucky enough to snag an early copy. The beautiful cover screams summer reading and is the perfect novel to…
Gaili Schoen—Two Favorite Book Series
From Gaili: Hello, fellow book lovers! Happy 2023! One of our greatest gifts is to find wonderful reads that are a part of a book series. I have two favorite series I want to share with you today to start your 2023 reading life with joyful literary pleasure. Enjoy! A School of Essential Ingredients Series…