Tag Archives | James Beard Awards

Saltine Oyster Bar in Jackson, Mississippi

April 14, 2019 in Award-Winning Chefs, Chefs, Family, Food Awards, James Beard Awards, Restaurants, Southern recipes, Travel

It’s time for some good Southern food in Jackson, Mississippi from a James Beard nominee for Best Chef in the South!

Sphere May 73 Sunshine Cake slice close up

Sphere Magazine, May 1973

May 4, 2015 in Food Awards, Food Events, Food Magazines, James Beard Awards, Recipes, Sphere Magazine

This month, the vintage Sphere Magazine from May of 1973 features a rich citrus cake and recipes from the California wine country.

The Slanted Door

June 3, 2014 in Food Awards, James Beard Awards, Restaurants, Travel

The Slanted Door in San Francisco was recently named the best restaurant in America at the James Beard Awards. So of course I had to go there, right?

The James Beard Awards 2013

May 9, 2013 in Authors, Chefs, Food Awards, Food Events, Travel

The James Beard Foundation was founded in 1986, and you would be hard pressed to find anyone in the culinary world who would not love to win this medal, which is equivalent to winning an Academy Award Oscar. The foundation is dedicated to celebrating and preserving America’s culinary heritage and future. James Beard was a cookbook […]

Why I Started This Blog

I love cookbooks. I mean I really love them. I love to read them, treasure them, learn from them, and, of course, cook from them. To me, cookbooks take on a life all of their own. They are history, family, and memories. I have been collecting cookbooks and writing down treasured recipes of family, friends, and neighbors since about age twelve, which means I now own thousands of cookbooks, recipes, and clippings. Now I want to share them with you along with the many other culinary treasures of my cellar." - Debbie Vanni

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