![]() ![]() As indicated by the title, this is a book that is very rooted in a specific place and food culture. The food photography in the book is gorgeous and also includes pictures of people and places in the Savannah region. But, this book doesn't throw her under the bus and it's not really about her, it's about Dora Charles legacy as a cook, which is beyond impressive. ![]() It's telling that after all that time, and Deen making it big, she apparently didn't share her wealth and success with the people who helped her get there. There are some anecdotes about Deen, including times when she was racist, unfair, and flew off the handle and also times when she and Charles worked well together. After getting her professional cooking start in a hotel kitchen, Charles worked with Paula Deen for over 20 years in her restaurants. Dora Charles had a very interesting life, learning to cook from her grandmother starting when she was only 6, and learned to make the perfect cup of coffee and perfect over-medium egg. Great cookbook! The introduction is fascinating to read as its own short memoir. ![]()
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