Music in the Kitchen: Favorite Recipes from Austin City Limits Performers
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“Through her passion and tireless efforts, Glenda Facemire, our long-time makeup artist/stylist, has unearthed a bounty of unique and original recipes that are as creative, eclectic, and adventurous as the artists who have shaped the ACL legacy and made it the longest-running popular music series in American television history. You may not be able to play any instrument, write a hit song, or bring an audience to its feet, but there’s a good chance you’ll be able to recreate one of these treats in your own kitchen. Be brave, be bold . . . and let’s eat!” –Terry Lickona, Producer, Austin City Limits, from the foreword
With a musical mix that free ranges from progressive country to rock’n'roll, jazz, Texas swing, Latin, blues, pop, bluegrass, and world music, Austin City Limits inspires and entertains millions of fans around the globe. Created by Austin’s PBS television station KLRU in 1974 and winner of countless awards (including the National Medal of the Arts from the National Endowment for the Arts) since, ACL is now the longest-running show on PBS, as well as an annual music festival that draws tens of thousands of music lovers to the “Live Music Capital of the World.”
As the show celebrates its thirty-fifth anniversary in 2009, Music in the Kitchen offers a unique, highly flavorful way to connect with ACL through the favorite recipes of some 130 artists who’ve appeared on its stage. From Willie Nelson’s “Willie’s Tequila-Mango Salsa” to Roseanne Cash’s “Roast Lemon Chicken with Carrots and Onions,” Joss Stone’s “Veggie Lasagna,” My Morning Jacket’s “Quinoa Eggs with Cheese, Please!” and Shawn Colvin’s “Swedish Pancakes,” these are some of the most authentic family recipes for everything from zesty appetizers to scrumptious desserts. Not surprisingly, the recipes reflect the diverse national and international roots of the performers, who tell interesting and flavorful stories of what these dishes mean to them and their families. Glenda Facemire introduces the recipes with brief biographies that highlight not only the artists’ musical careers and achievements but also their contributions to society beyond music, as well as their favorite charities. Striking color photographs of the performers make this book a feast for the eyes as well as the palate.
Music in the Kitchen‘s tasty mix of food, family stories, photos, and backstage insights collected and compiled by an ACL veteran will make you feel like you’re right there on the set as you whip up these recipes in your own kitchen. Good entertainment, good eating, and good listening, y’all!
Music in the Kitchen: Favorite Recipes from Austin City Limits Performers
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Having received this cookbook as a gift over the holidays I was immediately impressed with its production quality. Both in the significance and diversity of its famous musical contributors that have graced the Austin City Limits stage during its 35 year history; and the well thoughtout layout & beautiful photography. Not being a regular performer in the kitchen myself (other than boiling water!) I rather thought at first that it would take its place on my coffee table or a bookcase. However, once you start trying these gems you’ll start finding excuses to put together your own band of friends to try them on! Much like a great melody that grows & grows on you…you’ll find yourself returning again & again to test your chops on these flavorful masterpieces! The recipes in this book are quite straightforward and fun to prepare…even for the culinary novice such as myself! Of course the secret is putting on the performers music while you are preparing…(and eventually devouring!) one of their treasured family recipes or favorite dishes! While the exact connection between music & recipes for a cookbook didn’t click at first with me…it wasn’t until I heard Louisiana boogie piano diva, Marcia Ball describe how the rigors of constantly touring can wear on an artist…that its important for them to have some of the foods they take comfort & pleasure in with them…and frequently that means preparing them themselves! The best idea I have used was to organize a potluck concert, where guests each made a different recipe from the book,and we enjoyed while watching an Austin City Limits show…what a blast!….the only thing better would have been the artist them self coming over & making their recipe & performing a few of their songs! In any event, whether its Willie Nelson’s Tequila Mango Salsa, Guster’s Artichoke Spinach Dip, Carrie Rodriguez’s Roasted Tomato & Bean Soup, Thievery Corp’s Live Forever Shake, Clay Walkers To Die For Chicken, Jason Mraz’s Moms Meatloaf, Neville Brother’s Gumbo, Buddy Guy’s Red Beans & Rice, My Morning Jacket’s Quinoa Eggs w/Cheese Please, Dolly Parton’s Mama Deans Chili & Spaghetti, Joss Stone’s Veggie Lasagna, Neko Case’s Houndstooth Chocolate Chip Cookies, Shawn Colvin’s Swedish Pancakes all the way to BB Kings German Chocolate Cake your hungry fans will be shouting for more! In all 130 performers & recipes…so you’ll be serving up encore after encore! In what must be described as a stroke of genius, the author Glenda Facemire, included each of the musician’s favorite charity and website in the book!…so, not only is this cookbook a fitting tribute to the performers, their music and Austin City Limits, but most importantly, how these wonderful artists give back to deserving charitable organizations and causes. Now, that’s a recipe worth supporting!
MUSIC IN THE KITCHEN: FAVORITE RECIPES FROM AUSTIN CITY LIMITS PERFORMERS packs in food, family stories, photos and insights compiled from an AVCL veteran who includes full-page color photos of performers with easy dishes. It’s a fine blend of recipes and music insights, from Robert Earl Keene’s ‘Bacon-Wrapped Dove Breasts’ to Loretta Lynn’s ‘Country Collard Greens’, and provides outstanding color and style perfect for libraries strong in music personalities and cooking alike.
I recieved this in the mail recently and was amazed at the beauty of this cookbook. Jam-packed with recipes that everyone can make, whether you are a beginner cook or an established party-maker. Each recipe features interesting glimpses of the artist and their submitted recipe. I plan to try Mary Chapin Carpenter’s “Real Margaritas” along with Cindy Cashdollar’s “Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Baguette”. I want to make Widespread Panic’s “Chile” and Lorettta Lynn’s “Collard Greens”. A Huge variety of recipes, everyone will find something they enjoy from a favorite artist featured. I will give this a gift to friends. There is beautiful photogaphy and illustarations throughout the book.