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MrsMehitabel
December 5, 2018
I've never made an Edna Lewis recipe yet- I've only started reading "The Taste of Country Cooking", but so far her descriptions of her family and neighbors touch my heart. The story about their neighbor hiding candy eggs for her to find, and her little aside about how they could never bring themselves to butcher a lamb, were moving to read. I guess as a parent I fantasize about a world in which my children could be innocent and vulnerable yet remain unharmed. I'm sure Edna Lewis's childhood wasn't idyllic- but it sounds like such a good one.
sara Q.
January 15, 2017
She has a potato casserole that is way more than the sum of its parts-you thinly sliced potatoes and toss them with melted butter and salt, then layer them in a casserole dish. Then pour good quality stock (I use veggie but chicken or even beef broth would be amazing) to the top of the potatoes, then cover w foil and stick in a I think 350 oven for 45 min or so. Crank the heat up and take the cover off for 15 more minutes of cooking and when it's finished the potatoes are creamy and crispy, earthy and rich. Really insanely good with three ingredients and such a simple, brilliant preparation. I serve it w a salad w a sharp dressing and there's dinner y'all.
Chef L.
January 14, 2017
I have adored her cooking/recipes forever. In the "Gift of Southern Cooking, the Silken Turnip Soup and the Macaroni and Cheese are favorites, although I think the latter is Scott Peacock's.
love2cook
January 14, 2017
Taste of Country Cooking: Wilted Lettuce with Hot Vinegar Dressing, Thin-Siced Cucumbers with White Vinegar Dressing, Damson Plum Preserves, and Caramel Fudge. But the best part of the book is the various stories and descriptions of her life growing up on the farm
fitzie
January 14, 2017
I have all three of her books. Her potato rolls and sweet potato casserole are standbys of our Thanksgiving table. Highly recommend her.
Nora
January 13, 2017
I am well-acquainted with Edna Lewis' cookbooks. I love The Gift of Southern Cooking with Scott Peacock. Their friendship is a wonderful story, too. I was surprised and very happy that Top Chef drew attention to this great lady. I hope this is the beginning of greater recognition for her.
Amy L.
January 13, 2017
I can't say that I've cooked out of The Taste of Cooking Country very much, although I've had it for years. I will say that my favorite recipe title is "Busy Day Cake." Who doesn't love that??
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