Reviews"Andrea LeTard has just penned a delightful new cookbook called Andrea's Cooktales: A Keepsake Cookbook . It has some twists that make it a fun one to not only cook from but to read as well. Her journey has been a "tasty" one...", Andrea LeTard does not have the typical chef's history of growing up in the kitchen. This self-taught chef didn't begin cooking until she was in her late 20s. Her grandmother gifted her a family cookbook full of her favorite recipes she enjoyed as a kid.
Table Of ContentForeword by Jennifer Chandler 8 Introduction 10 Once Upon a Time: Breakfast & Brunch 16 Foreshadowing: Lunch 42 Plot Twist: Appetizers & Cocktails 70 Short Stories: Salads & Soups 114 Point of View: Dinner 142 Happily Ever After: Dessert 188
SynopsisWe all have hand-written recipes from our mothers, grandmothers or great-grandmothers; favorite recipes saved; cooking tips passed down from family members or friends; and celebrations over food we simply wish to never forget. My wish is that you will keep them here, and along the way I hope some of my own stories and recipes encourage you to continue cooking and making memories around the dinner table. May this cookbook be an inspiration, a keepsake and an heirloom for years to come. Book jacket., Andrea's Cooktales: A Keepsake Cookbook. Learn New Recipes, Treasure Old Ones is the debut book of one of America's top 100 home cooks . This heirloom cookbook is meant to be savored, splattered, and shared. It features "New-Generation" Southern recipes that are unique, fun, and easy to follow. Special stories are behind every recipe, which will inspire your own memories and stories. Learn new recipes to add to your weekday as well as holiday meal rotations. From appetizers to dessert, recipes are both naughty (for splurging) and nice (for healthy eating). A notes section is included for cooking/food questions and answers, as well as journal areas to jot down stories and enter family recipes. The perfect gift book , it features a scuff-resistant hardcover, Smythe-sewn binding and a ribbon bookmark that will ensure it will be passed along for years. With delicious photography by Memphian Nicole Cole and a foreword by Memphis restaurateur and chef Jennifer Chandler.