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    A Love Affair With Southern Cooking and Gifting You with a Winner

    a love affair with southern cooking

    The Delicious Life Birthday Month Cookbook Giftaway
    A Love Affair with Southern Cooking

    The Short Version: Click to leave a comment with your favorite Southern food to possibly receive A Love Affair with Southern Cooking by Jean Anderson, this year's James Beard Foundation Book Awards winner in the Americana category.

    You have until some time just before the next giveaway post goes up, which might be in an hour, or might be next Thursday. Also, as I mentioned when this whole crazy Birthday Month Cookbook Giveaway kicked off, if you win, you are under no obligation to make anything from the book, blog about it, post pictures to flickr or email me about it -- What am I going to do? Come to your house and threaten to beat you with a balloon whisk? -- but it would be a really nice way to show your appreciation, since that's all I ever ask in this lifetime, you know. A little appreciation.

    The Long Version: The Oscars/Emmys/Grammys -- but not the Tonys, because really, does anyone actually care about the Tonys? -- of the food world was held last night in New York. Food magazines, journalists, writers and bloggers will be all abuzz for the next few days about who won what in the James Beard Foundation Awards. I, on the other hand, am disappointed that there was no awards "show" that was televised, and that Ryan Seacrest and Mrs. First Apprentice were not doing a pre-awards show. I am not disappointed however, that Joan and Melissa were not doing an opposing telecast from the Red Carpet on a different channel.

    Actually, awards show make my body convulse in a way that might alarm the natives.

    The truth is, the James Beard Award nominees this year in all of the categories from chefs to restaurants to books were not all that interesting to me until one of the nominees arrived on my doorstep. Unfortunately, it wasn't a hot chef in just an apron; I received a review copy of A Love Affair with Southern Cooking. I flipped through the book, loved the definitions, short stories, and timelines of Southern history, and couldn't wait to try the recipes before giving the book away. Who knew I'd be giving away a winner?

    I also wans't paying very close attention to my external life, so the announcement of the winners being today came as a tiny bit of a surprise to me.

    Incidentally, I gave away a cookbook earlier this year, Lee Bros. Southern Cooking, which won the very same award last year. Two award-winning cookbooks, and I give them away! My dear, sweet, cookie-coated The Delicious Life readers, that's how much I love you.

    Yes, there are now multiple giveaways happening at the same time here on The Delicious Life. Can you believe the controlled chaos?! I love it, and it could possibly get even more frenzied because that's just how insanely generous I am feeling these days (let's just ignore the fact that a shelf is about to crack under the weight of a shi-ton of cookbooks, so I actually have to give the books away). I have faith that you will be able to keep up. You multi-task. You manage competing priorities. Those were salient points on your power resume.

    Oh, and for the rekkid, my favorite Southern food is a buttermilk biscuit, with or without a battered, deep-fried chicken breast.

    tags :: food : and drink : american : southern : cooking : baking : cookbook : birthday : reviews : los angeles

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    1. Sonya says

      June 09, 2008 at 11:04 pm

      My fave southern food? Definitely fried chicken...or fried okra actually...or, um, fried green tomatoes...or fried soft shell crab...well, maybe fried oysters...or.... Yah, I'm noticing a trend here, too.

      Reply
    2. rachel says

      June 09, 2008 at 11:36 pm

      My favorite Southern food is a Po' Boy! Specifically, the oyster po' boys from Mothers Restaurant in New Orleans.

      Reply
    3. Sean says

      June 09, 2008 at 11:43 pm

      It is all about the barbecue, baby! Sweet, tangy pulled pork with cool, creamy slaw on top. That's what I'm talkin' bout.

      Reply
    4. SunJun says

      June 09, 2008 at 11:44 pm

      As a Southerner, you've left me in a very difficult situation. My heritage as a North Carolinian says that I must answer with Lexington-style BBQ with a side of hush puppies and slaw, yet the one dish that screams comfort food is fried okra. All washed down with a cold glass of tea.

      Reply
    5. Craig says

      June 09, 2008 at 11:57 pm

      hmmmm southern food.

      Reply
    6. H. C. says

      June 10, 2008 at 12:32 am

      fried chicken would be too easy a response -- though honestly I think it'd be neck-and-neck with pecan pie for me, though I can take the latter only in small quantities.

      Reply
    7. dessertobsessed says

      June 10, 2008 at 12:34 am

      favorite southern food: any type of pie and bread pudding!

      Reply
    8. Maggie's Farm says

      June 10, 2008 at 12:45 am

      Red.
      Velvet.
      Cake.

      Reply
    9. Maggie's Farm says

      June 10, 2008 at 12:45 am

      Red.
      Velvet.
      Cake.

      Reply
    10. SJK says

      June 10, 2008 at 12:58 am

      rachel above there mentioned a favorite of mine already. But, alas to be unique I will say Texas smoked brisket.

      Reply
    11. sarah j. gim says

      June 10, 2008 at 1:03 am

      sonya: hm, i don't see the trend in your favorites.. :)

      rachel: po boy! and i wish i had known about mother's before going to new orleans back in january!

      sean: and i seem to see a rising popularity in those pulled pork or barbecue beef sandwiches with coleslaw in them.

      sunjun: hush puppies! haha! i totally remember those, though we had them only when we ate at Red Lobster. :/

      craig: if that's you, craig, well unfortunately there is no recipe for lemon bars in the book, but still lots of desserts and pastries.

      h.c.: pecan pie. absolutely.

      dessertobsessed: bread pudding. excellent call.

      maggie's farm: red velvet cake was the one i baked from the Lee Bros Southern Cookbook! even though i don't understand red velvet. :)

      Reply
    12. sarah j. gim says

      June 10, 2008 at 1:27 am

      sjk: but why does brisket always taste so dry to me?

      kait: another one for fried chicken! in this book, different version, including one with crushed pecans.

      Reply
    13. RosePetalTea says

      June 10, 2008 at 1:47 am

      Chocolate Pecan Jack Daniel's Cake with Jack Daniel's Chocolate Sauce.

      I dare you to eat just one piece. :-)

      Reply
    14. LaLa Brat says

      June 10, 2008 at 2:19 am

      No question. Fried chicken

      Reply
    15. Sensuous Gourmet says

      June 10, 2008 at 2:24 am

      Cajun barbecue shrimp! Suck them heads!

      Reply
    16. Chiara says

      June 10, 2008 at 3:03 am

      I love me some sweet corn bread, spicy cajun jambalaya, and catfish anything!

      I never understood the idea behind red velvet cupcakes too, but they grew on me (and now I fondly call them RVC's).

      Reply
    17. Chris says

      June 10, 2008 at 3:10 am

      Biscuits, without a doubt. Nothing is better than their fluffy, floury goodness, and there's just something so interesting and appealing about a recipe so simple as biscuits being passed down with such tenderness from generation to generation.

      Reply
    18. jkru says

      June 10, 2008 at 3:22 am

      cornbread, fo sho!

      Reply
    19. Susan says

      June 10, 2008 at 3:23 am

      did you say "food" or "foods"? fried chicken, chicken fried steak, biscuits & sausage gravy, gravy in general, bbq, fried pickles, cobblers...

      Reply
    20. meliass says

      June 10, 2008 at 3:26 am

      Mmm...southern food. I love it. Must have it.

      Melissa

      Reply
    21. d* says

      June 10, 2008 at 3:32 am

      nothing beats grits and fried green tomatoes.

      mmmm..

      Reply
    22. ashley says

      June 10, 2008 at 4:30 am

      one word: PIE.

      Reply
    23. tom says

      June 10, 2008 at 4:52 am

      Coconut layer cake.

      Reply
    24. Tiffany says

      June 10, 2008 at 5:43 am

      That would have to be Red Velvet, hands down :)

      Reply
    25. Michelle says

      June 10, 2008 at 6:24 am

      Black-eyed peas. Don't know why, I just like 'em.

      Reply
    26. dave says

      June 10, 2008 at 6:45 am

      fried okra without a doubt.

      i miss my grandma.

      Reply
    27. FranMag says

      June 10, 2008 at 7:31 am

      I love corn bread and everything fried that Sonya mentioned and pulled pork in a sandwich with tangy barbecue sauce and po'boys and....can I just say all of the above??

      Reply
    28. TNelson says

      June 10, 2008 at 11:38 am

      My mother was southern born and raised - when we visited the relatives in TN there was almost too much good food to describe. The best I remember? My Great Aunt Genivie's breakfasts - fresh made biscuits, home-made jam, fried eggs, bacon and sausage - I now realize she and the great uncle were morbidly obese but oh could she cook!

      Reply
    29. Ima Wurdibitsch says

      June 10, 2008 at 1:01 pm

      Chicken smoked on a grill with white sauce (a mixture for BBQ chicken made with vinegar, mayo, lime juice and pepper) with turnip greens, black-eyed peas, and cornbread.

      Reply
    30. Sarah Carrico says

      June 10, 2008 at 1:45 pm

      Gumbo. I lovelovelovelove Gumbo. It's Creole, though... and I'm from Idaho. Does Gumbo count?

      Reply
    31. Michele says

      June 10, 2008 at 4:33 pm

      Boiled crawfish and shrimp, with potatoes and corn. mmm mmm good.

      Reply
    32. Erin says

      June 10, 2008 at 4:43 pm

      IM FROM THE SOUTH!

      I really hope I win this one...I keep trying, cus June is my birthday month too!!

      Reply
    33. oddlyme says

      June 10, 2008 at 5:58 pm

      Popcorn popped in bacon fat.

      Light, crispy, crunchy, with a salty smoky taste. Spectacular!

      I've never seen it in a cookbook, but the only folks I've met who know of it and have had it, are from the south.

      Reply
    34. oddlyme says

      June 10, 2008 at 5:58 pm

      Popcorn popped in bacon fat.

      Light, crispy, crunchy, with a salty smoky taste. Spectacular!

      I've never seen it in a cookbook, but the only folks I've met who know of it and have had it, are from the south.

      Reply
    35. oddlyme says

      June 10, 2008 at 6:00 pm

      Oh and biscuits too, made with White Lilly Flour.

      And pickled peaches as a side dish/fruit.

      Reply
    36. Deborah says

      June 10, 2008 at 6:03 pm

      I haven't had too much authentic southern food, but I'll take fried chicken any day!!

      Reply
    37. teri48xxx says

      June 10, 2008 at 7:28 pm

      Deep fried chicken is the best. I also love seafood gumbo with rice. Spicier the better.

      Reply
    38. JL says

      June 10, 2008 at 7:46 pm

      Biscuits and gumbo and barbecue, please don't ask me to choose. I even like boiled peanuts!

      Reply
    39. Linda says

      June 10, 2008 at 8:07 pm

      Fave southern food has got to be the mac n cheese!

      Reply
    40. Simply says

      June 10, 2008 at 8:16 pm

      Does macaroni and cheese from the blue box count?

      Reply
    41. Kate says

      June 10, 2008 at 8:29 pm

      Buttermilk biscuits hot from the oven with fresh salted butter and peach preserves. Nothing else; I could eat the biscuits all day.

      Reply
    42. Lillian says

      June 10, 2008 at 9:36 pm

      My favorite summer food? Anything with rhubarb, or made with cream or best, made with both.

      Reply
    43. poohdarln says

      June 10, 2008 at 9:49 pm

      mmmm pulled pork sandwiches with coleslaw on top with a vinegary bbq sauce and sweet tea!

      Reply
    44. Betsy says

      June 10, 2008 at 11:25 pm

      anything with sweet tea. specifically chic fil a. but i really love making green beans with bacon fat - my mom did it, her mom did it. i know, it sounds disgusting, but ooo the flavor.

      Reply
    45. sarah j. gim says

      June 10, 2008 at 11:28 pm

      good gracious! who knew there'd be so much interest in southern cooking! i'm picking the winner shortly, but until i actually run random.org, you can still play ;)

      Reply
    46. Mark says

      June 13, 2008 at 2:54 am

      Mine has to be pulled pork. No doubt about it. Tangy, fatty, sweet, salty, there are few things better in life.

      Reply
    47. Toystory says

      June 13, 2008 at 3:27 am

      My hubby for some reason loves grits, and a dish that is made with shrimp and grits is his favorite!!

      Reply
    48. Toystory says

      June 13, 2008 at 3:27 am

      My hubby for some reason loves grits, and a dish that is made with shrimp and grits is his favorite!!

      Reply
    49. katy says

      June 13, 2008 at 3:34 am

      I love fried green tomatoes and cornbread!

      Reply
    50. kamewh says

      June 13, 2008 at 6:09 pm

      Definitely fried chicken!

      Reply
    51. kamewh says

      June 13, 2008 at 6:09 pm

      Definitely fried chicken!

      Reply
    52. Cookie says

      June 14, 2008 at 12:31 am

      banana pudding!

      Reply
    53. Sallie says

      June 15, 2008 at 8:25 pm

      We are having it tonight - Sevie Beans, Fresh Sliced John's Island Tomatoes, Southern Potato Salad, Silver Queen Corn on the Cob, and Fried Chicken - all topped off with a Peach Cobbler with Buttermilk Sherbert! Happy Eating Y'all!

      Reply

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