The minute I laid eyes on Libbie Summers, chef, author and food stylist, among many other talents, I knew she cut her path in her own way. At last fall’s Food and Spirits Festival Libby presented her fabulous Salvation Cinnamon Rolls, promising the recipe in an upcoming cookbook. And deliver she did in her newest cookbook, “Sweet and Vicious”. Ms. Summers is passionate about all that she does which translates into pure deliciousness for her many fans! Her sense of style both in food as well as fashion will spark your quest for a bit of fantasy and creativity like nothing else!
“The Whole Hog Cookbook”, sold me on both the recipes created by Libbie and the photography of her associate Chia Chong that make dishes pop off the printed page, longing to be put together by the reader.
photo by Chia Chong
Whether you’re craving Hot Pickled Pork Sandwiches, Pork Belly Gyros or a simple repast of Country Ham and Buttermilk Biscuits, you’ll find instructions on the pages of this whimsical work of culinary genius! There are plenty of “how to’s” as well to guide any budding culinary aspirant on their way.
Just the photo on the cover of “Sweet and Vicious” makes one have to pick up a copy and peruse the pages. Ms. Summers stands near a gorgeous layer cake with a chef’s knife in hand, slathered with hot pink icing fresh from cutting a slice. Her wicked sense of humor shines through even before opening the cover.
photos by Chia Chong
In the section on cookies you’ll find such fun things as Primal Cut Cookies, Retired Gingerbread Working Girls Cookies (both with stencils) and quite unexpectedly, Tattoo Cookies, colorful and yummy!
photo by Chia Chong
Ms. Summer’s story of Southern Sartorialist’s Cookies whetted my appetite to try this salty, smoky bourbon-laced oatmeal cookie to offer to the special men in my life.
Both of these books deliver pure culinary creations that will tempt and inspire even the beginning cook. I love the doors Libbie Summers continuously opens to challenge our cooking skills and laugh all the way through even a complicated production. These recipes are sure to please and, most likely, become family favorites to share the goodness so generously shared on every page! To read more visit Libbie’s blog site here: http://www.saltedandstyled.com/ or her website here: http://www.libbiesummers.com/
3 Responses
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Jan Carpenter Says:
A bourbon laced oatmeal cookie – gotta try!! Great post!
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Melissa Says:
Another thing we need to make together! Cheers, Jan!
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