Miss Daisy King Pairs Southern Food And Southern Travel With Four Hospitality Cookbooks Showcasing Destination Recipes
NASHVILLE, TN – Fall 2012 –This is the time of year when people enjoy weekend trips,
traveling to historic getaways, capturing the autumn colors, feeling a nip in
the air, and enjoying fine foods.Nowhere is all this more popular than in the South. The
region is filled with wonderful retreats and landmark locations which also
serve up a delicious assortment of dishes.
In her Historic Hospitality series of cookbooks, national best-selling author Daisy King takes you to four of these southern destinations chocked with history and flavorful dishes. Whether it’s Shrimp-N-Grits, Corn Muffins, Buttermilk Brined Fried Chicken, or Caramel Pecan Pie, Miss Daisy lets you bring fabulous destination recipes right to your dinner table with these books: Meet Me on Jekyll Island, Meet Me at Belle Meade Plantation, Meet Me on St. Simons Island and Meet Me at The Hermitage Hotel.
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These four selected places have long welcomed noted figures and celebrities of American history from presidents and business tycoons to Hollywood stars and famous athletes. With her recipes for delicious entrees, salads, appetizers, desserts, and breads, Tennessee’s First Lady of Southern Cooking makes food and history entertaining and tasty.
“These books are certainly cookbooks,” said King. “But they are more than that. They take readers inside the rich history of four popular southern destinations. In the South we cherish our food and our history. In many cases the two are inseparable. We offer classic southern dishes and a few that may be new to your table. There is something for all occasions, whether you are cooking for family or hosting a dinner party. You don’t have to travel to enjoy a dish from these fine landmarks.”
The books are available at their destination gift shops, Miss Daisy’s Kitchen at Grassland Foodland Market in Franklin, TN. or by calling Daisy at 615-599-5313; email her at [email protected] or call Favorite Recipes Press at 1-800-358-0560.
As stated in the book, Jekyll Island “often referred to as ‘Georgia’s Jewel,’ is one of her most beautiful coastal barrier islands. Rich with history as an exclusive retreat for some of our nation’s most wealthy, the Jekyll Island Club still remains her crowning glory.” On the popularity of this book King will discuss and sign books at Georgia Literary Festival set November 9-10 at Jekyll Island Convention Center and also host a tea at the Jekyll Island Club.
The opening words of Meet Me on St. Simons Island perfectly describe this picturesque destination: “The treasured lighthouse on St. Simons beams its welcome to visitors from around the world and beckons their discovery of its intriguing history and enchanting beauty.”
Along with its fine selection of southern recipes, Meet Me at Belle Meade Plantation tells “the intriguing story of ‘The Queen of Tennessee Plantations’ and its rise to world renowned fame…from the Civil War and presidential visits to becoming the thoroughbred breeding capital of the world and progenitor of most of the Kentucky Derby winners of the twentieth century.” The plantation is one of Nashville’s most visited tourist sites.
Meet Me at The Hermitage Hotel is “The Captivating story of Nashville’s spectacular historic hotel, a hub of amazing political and social activity for over a century—from movie stars to presidents—and its inspiring rise from near extinction to present-day magnificence.” Just two blocks from the Tennessee State Capitol, the hotel remains a popular favorite of Nashville’s overnight guests.
Now to satisfy your appetite for fine southern cooking Miss Daisy offers these recipes personally selected by her from the four cookbooks. Happy eating and happy travels.
Media contact: Tom Robinson [email protected] 615-794-2998