Low Country cookbook suggestions

[Boudleaux]

I am in search of a Low Country cookbook to give as a Christmas present. The recipient already has Hoppin' John's book but wants another book. I am eyeing "New Low-Country Cooking" by Marvin Woods. Any opinions and advice would be appreciated.

[pitu]

I just got a copy of "New Low-Country Cooking" by Marvin Woods at a used bookstore...have not cooked from it yet. But
if you want to chat about it, I'm interested...

I like the look of the green rice.

[Boudleaux]

Thanks Jim and LaLa! I appreciate your responses. Maybe I'll get both! :)

[Jim Washburn]

Woods's book is available from Edward R. Hamilton for $8.95. I got one a few months ago, but before I had a chance to cook from it I had to move, and it's still packed in a box somewhere. I do remember taking a look through it and finding it not very impressive. I will enthusiastically recommend "Charleston Receipts," if your intended recipient doesn't also have that already. By the way, I grew up in the South Carolina Low Country.

Jim

[Boudleaux]

Thank you, Jim. Is this the Junior League Cookbook? I love those!

[LaLa]

THAT OR THE
Charleston Party Receipts which is my favorite

[Jim Washburn]

Yes. I, too, am in general a fan of Junior League Cookbooks. Some are better than others, of course, but I think this one is exceptional.

Jim

[MMRuth]

I just picked up a copy of Charleston Receipts from the early 1970s. Any particular recipes that you recommend to start with?

[Jim Washburn]

benne-seed wafers, Hampton Plantation shrimp pilau, she-crab soup, pear chips, sweet pickled watermelon, pickled okra, Huguenot torte, syllabub, pompano à la Gherardi, pickled shrimp, oyster stew

Jim

[MMRuth]

Thanks! Is it correct that benne seeds are sesame seeds? I'm really excited about this book, and am noticing interesting "cross overs" amongst it, and various English cookbooks that I've been using lately.

[Jim Washburn]

Benne seeds are sesame seeds, yes. There are a lot of good recipes in that book, and I hope you have great fun with it.

Jim