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Summary: New Low-Country Cooking
Review: I collect many books on cooking and always enjoy subjects related to Southern fare, especially from the Low Country of South Carolina. This book really hits the mark with some unique as well updated Southern classics. As with most books written by professional chefs, the list of ingredients can sometime be a turnoff to a novice cook. Don't let that stop you! Anyone who enjoys the challenge will relish the opportunity to sample some really spectacular offerings. I can't wait to try the The Carolina Crab Cakes with Dill Lemon Dressing and the Peach Tea Couscous is unusual, but a refreshing touch to this somewhat plain grain. I also purchased the Louis Osteen's Charleston Cuisine. Both books are a wonderful representation of this rich, culinary part of the USA.
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Summary: New Low-Country Cooking
Review: I collect many books on cooking and always enjoy subjects related to Southern fare, especially from the Low Country of South Carolina. This book really hits the mark with some unique as well updated Southern classics. As with most books written by professional chefs, the list of ingredients can sometime be a turnoff to a novice cook. Don't let that stop you! Anyone who enjoys the challenge will relish the opportunity to sample some really spectacular offerings. I can't wait to try the The Carolina Crab Cakes with Dill Lemon Dressing and the Peach Tea Couscous is unusual, but a refreshing touch to this somewhat plain grain. I also purchased the Louis Osteen's Charleston Cuisine. Both books are a wonderful representation of this rich, culinary part of the USA.
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Summary: Not Authentic Soul Food
Review: I really disliked this coobook because it did not capture the real way people of the south cook. I am born and raised in the south and this is nothing like the food you get from big momma's house. There is absolutly nothing "gourmet" about true soul food. You use what you have to make a great meal. It is not about splurging on items that you would not normally have on hand. You use what you have to make a meal. Thanks for the effort though...
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Summary: Not Authentic Soul Food
Review: I really disliked this coobook because it did not capture the real way people of the south cook. I am born and raised in the south and this is nothing like the food you get from big momma's house. There is absolutly nothing "gourmet" about true soul food. You use what you have to make a great meal. It is not about splurging on items that you would not normally have on hand. You use what you have to make a meal. Thanks for the effort though...
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Summary: Nice but ....uninspired.
Review: I was eaagerly awaiting the delivery of this book and was disappointed. The recipies were little more than re-hashing some basic carolina cooking. Nothing innovative or even interesting.
I was hoping for more.
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Summary: The MAN can COOK ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Review: Insightful without being fussy or new age. The man obviously knows the culture and history behind this regional cooking. The attention to rice, sauces, and other basics is helpful and a terrific refresher course.The buttermilk biscuit receipe is foolproof and an absolute winner. If a cook can present a receipe this well, he has my attention and appreciation. What is next, Marvin???? greg leaf glorieta, new mexico
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Summary: The MAN can COOK ! ! ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Review: Insightful without being fussy or new age. The man obviously knows the culture and history behind this regional cooking. The attention to rice, sauces, and other basics is helpful and a terrific refresher course. The buttermilk biscuit receipe is foolproof and an absolute winner. If a cook can present a receipe this well, he has my attention and appreciation. What is next, Marvin???? greg leaf glorieta, new mexico
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Summary: Marvin Woods is the low country king
Review: This book offers incredible recipes that truly convey the flair of low-country cuisine. If you are looking to expand your cooking horizons with the addition of robust and creative dishes from the charming south, this is the roadmap that will get you there. Inventive dishes and practically goof proof instruction. This man has made it easy to bring spicy elegance to the dinner table. I recently bought this after seeing him cook on the discovery channel and I have been eating these dishes ever since. Buy this book - you wont be disappointed.
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Summary: Artful simplicity at it's best
Review: This is a wonderful cookbook, with all the southern cookbooks out there this has to be the simplest one I've used that delivers southern food with a gourmet touch BUT without the complications that gourmet recipes sometimes present to the home cook. DELICIOUS, DELICIOUS
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Summary: I am a reader in Orange Park, Fl. Augusst 1, 2000
Review: This is an excellent cookbook. The recipes are easy to read and follow. The recipes are very appetizing. What a find
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