Something funny is going on in Littletown. Alvin started it. He says he did it on purpose because he is weird. He could turn an accident into a possible fortune.

The James Beard Award-winning chef shares stories of Southern life and recipes from his renowned Mississippi restaurants in this illustrated cookbook. In this irreverent yet serious look at contemporary Southern food, Chef John Currence shares 130 recipes organized by 10 different techniques, such as Simmering, Slathering, Pickling, and Smoking, just to name a few. Then John spices things up with colorful stories of his upbringing in New Orleans, his time living in Europe, and more—plus insightful reflections on today’s Southern culinary landscape. Pickles, Pigs & Whiskey features John’s one-of-a-kind recipes for Pickled Sweet Potatoes, Whole Grain Guinness Mustard, Deep South “Ramen” with a Fried Poached Egg, Rabbit Cacciatore, Smoked Endive, Fire-Roasted Cauliflower, and Kitchen Sink Cookie Ice Cream Sandwiches. Each recipe is paired with a song and the complete playlist can be downloaded at spotify.com. The book also features more than 100 color photographs by Angie Mosier.

Expand your vegan repertoire and get the maximum value from your slow cooker with these 200 delicious vegan slower-cooker recipes. In Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker, best-selling vegan and vegetarian cookbook author Robin Robertson unites her expertise on the creative use of slow cookers, her ingenuity in the kitchen, and talent for working with enticing ingredients and flavors. She provides practical guidance on how to work with different models of slow cookers, taking into account the sizes of various machines, the variety of settings they offer, and the quirks and personalities of each device. Robin addresses any lingering skepticism you may have about whether slow cookers can have delicious, meat-free applications, and she shows how to take into account the water content of vegetables and the absorptive qualities of grains when vegan slow-cooking.Fresh from the Vegan Slow-Cooker includes eleven recipe chapters, four of which focus on main courses. Including many soy-free and gluten-free recipes, you will find: ·Homey and comforting foods in the American and European style, such as a Rustic Pot Pie Topped with Chive Biscuits and a Ziti with Mushroom and Bell Pepper Ragu ·East Asian, South and Southeast Asian, and Mexican/Latin dishes ·Appealing bean dishes such as a Crockery Cassoulet and a Greek-Style Beans with Tomatoes and Spinach ·Eighteen robust chilis and stews, including a warming Chipotle Black Bean Chili with Winter Squash and a surprising but yummy Seitan Stroganoff ·Snacks and appetizers, desserts, breads and breakfasts, and even drinks Combining the convenience of the slow cooker with the health and environmental benefits of vegan eating, Fresh from the Vegan Slow Cooker is a must-have resource, whether you live a completely vegan lifestyle or are looking to incorporate more meatless meals into your busy life.

A dessert cookbook from a New York bakery with holiday recipes that are “personal and approachable, even for those who don’t consider themselves bakers.” (Giada De Laurentiis, chef and New York Times bestselling author of Everyday Italian) Celebrating a year in desserts from their beloved Brooklyn bakery, Baked, Matt Lewis and Renato Poliafito offer recipes for cookies, puddings, whoopie pies, cakes, brownies, and more to commemorate holidays both expected and unexpected. Rum-infused Hair of the Dog Cake for New Year’s Day and Peanut Butter Sheet Cake for Texas Independence Day join Praline Ice Cream Cake for Mardi Gras, Chocolate Pop Tarts for Halloween, and 12 Days of Cookies for Christmastime. With 65 gorgeous photographs and 75 unique recipes, you’ll have everything you need to create a wide range of sweet treats for quirky festivities and traditional holidays all year round. “Honey, don't open this book unless you are prepared to drop to your knees and, in my case, beg somebody to make you every one of these recipes! If you do cook, be prepared to run home, get out the pans, the measuring cups, and the ingredients and start baking January through December, all in a day or two—in this case, send me some!” —Whoopi Goldberg “I have all of the BAKED cookbooks because the recipes are inventive, delicious and always turn out perfectly.” —Zooey Deschanel

"Stories and photographs that will both reconnect and introduce people to the joy of Texas, and 150 versatile recipes that highlight the state's rich food traditions, appropriate for both Texans and non-Texans alike"--Provided by publisher.

A collection of 70 recipes celebrating the history and stories of the classic American soda fountain from one of the most-celebrated revival soda fountains in the country, Brooklyn Farmacy. A century ago, soda fountains on almost every Main Street in America served as the heart of the community, where folks shared sundaes, sodas, ice cream floats, and the news of the day. A quintessentially American institution, the soda fountain still speaks of a bygone era of innocence and ease. When Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain opened its doors in 2010, it launched a revival of this great American original, capturing the hearts of a new generation. Featuring abundant full-color photography and vintage illustrations and advertisements, The Soda Fountain explores a rich history—from the origins of seltzer in the nineteenth century, through the transformation of soda during Prohibition and the Depression years, right up to today’s fountain renaissance. Featured recipes range from classics like the Purple Cow and Cherry Lime Rickey to contemporary innovations that have made Brooklyn Farmacy famous, like The Sundae of Broken Dreams (topped with caramel sauce and broken pretzel bits) and Makin’ Whoopie! Sundae (with hot fudge and mini chocolate whoopie cakes). Recreating beloved treats like egg creams and milkshakes with local, seasonal, and artisanal ingredients, Gia Giasullo and Peter Freeman, the sibling cofounders of Brooklyn Farmacy & Soda Fountain, teach you how to resurrect the proud American soda fountain tradition at your own kitchen counter. With its fascinating anecdotes, mouth-watering pictures and easy-to-follow steps,this nostalgic cookbook proves that the soda fountain is a culinary and cultural institution that continues to delight.