Recently, I was an exhibitor at a Taste of Home Cooking School Show. I blogged about these in the spring after attending one. In the meantime I moved, and the area I moved to had a fall Cooking School. So I was able to take in two in one year.
This time however, I saw the show from the back side of a vendor’s table. And . . . well . . . it was not the view from the back of the table that I enjoyed so much. It was the view across the vendor’s dividers.
I was placed next to a delightful “southern French girl” (term used by permission) who writes cookbooks. I toyed with whether I should use the term “French southern girl” or “southern French girl.” But regardless, can you imagine any better combination for writing a cookbook? A chef with a French heritage born and reared in the South.
I know that the French are known for their cooking; but being a Southern myself, I know that Southerns are among the best cooks anywhere. As for the “girls” part, well . . . you can read for yourself.
It was truly my delight to meet Dana Vaigneur Van Gieson, one of the Grits Girls. Don’t get hung up in the French (I told you) Dutch name. The recipes are wonderful; I personally sampled more than I need to admit.
Please check out Dana’s site where you will find a sample recipe which I think is indicative of her recipes ~ easy.
It’s great to have new friends in food places.
Bon Appetit! Oh my, she’s rubbed off on me already, ya’ll!
There are different opinions on this. I enjoyed your viewpoint.