Verdict: I LOVE this book! It is so funny if one if a Southerner; I imagine it is funny, but not SO funny, if one is a regular ole person not of the Southern persuasion.
This book is set up with chapters about an aspect of the Southern death. Chapters cover such topics as tasteful food at a funeral, casseroles made with Campbell's soup, acceptable songs, the eternal pantry, and much more! Each chapter is followed by numerous delicious-sounding recipes, though I haven't tried any of them.
Bottom line: I highly recommend this book to Southerners, especially those no longer living in the South, because it will make you smile!
You can see the lovely cover of this book at http://www.beingdead.com/.
Question: Has anyone ever eaten an aspic? This must be a Southern delicacy more Southern than yours truly. The recipe (and picture on the cover of the book) make it sound like a V-8 Jell-o mold. Yuck!
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
I have this book!! I got it from the library and loved it. Then, we were at McKays and I found it for nearly nothing.
ReplyDeleteI don't think I could try aspic. Just thinking about it makes me feel nauseous.
I totally agree! By their description, it is always topped with homemade mayonnaise, another "delicacy" I can forego.
ReplyDelete