Highlighting the essence of Southern food culture, this heirloom-quality guide offers over 100 recipes alongside vibrant photography. It showcases both traditional and innovative culinary practices, reflecting the rich customs and dining experiences of the South as featured in Garden & Gun magazine. The book serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to explore the diverse flavors and heritage of Southern cooking.
This collection highlights the stories and contributions of notable Southern women, showcasing their diverse experiences and achievements. Curated by the acclaimed magazine Garden & Gun, it offers a glimpse into the lives of these influential figures, celebrating their impact on Southern culture and beyond. The book emphasizes themes of resilience, creativity, and the unique Southern lifestyle, providing readers with an inspiring portrait of women who have shaped their communities and the region.
Whether you live below the Mason Dixon Line or just wish you did, The Southerner’s Handbook is your guide to living the good life. Curated by the editors of the award-winning Garden & Gun magazine, this compilation of more than 100 instructional and narrative essays offers a comprehensive tutorial to modern-day life in the South. From Food and Drink to Sporting & Adventure; Home & Garden to Style, Arts & Culture, you'll discover essential skills and unique insight from some of the South’s finest writers, chefs, and craftsmen—including the secret to perfect biscuits, how to wear seersucker, and to the right way to fall off of a horse. You'll also find: Roy Blount Jr. on telling a great story; Julia Reed on the secrets of throwing a great party; Jonathan Miles on drinking like a Southerner; Jack Hitt on the beauty of cooking a whole hog; John T Edge on why Southern food matters; and much more. As flavorful, authentic, and irresistible as the land and the people who inspire it, The Southerner's Handbook is the ultimate guide to being a Southerner (no matter where you live).