Last I left off that I was having lunch at Jose’s with Alice Waters and Joan Nathan — and a few others because Alice was in town to receive Julia Child Foundation award AND I was there at the Museum of American History and so was former award winners, Danny Meyers, Sean Sherman, Grace Young, Jacques Pepin on and one of my guests today  Toni Tipton Martin — to honor Alice who has been a champion of local sustainable agriculture for over four decades.


So that is the perfect segue to Toni Tipton Martin and Morgan Bolling.


Their glorious new cookbook, When Southern Women Cook from America’s Test Kitchen, reflects the diversity of the South, the women who live there and their personal culinary histories. My understanding is that this book came together thanks to Toni - (who is the EIC at Cook’s Country Magazine) and Morgan’s - (who is the executive Editor at the publication) — conversations about the intersection of food & women empowerment.


More than 70 women (several of whom have been on this show) share their Southern roots through storytelling and recipes.


Yes, there’s recipes for fried chicken (8 actually and we will find out why) and so many other favorites but more importantly Toni and Morgan provide a space for women to take control of the Southern Culinary narrative.


When Southern Women Cook — History, Lore and 300 Recipes


And if you do not know, Toni Tipton Martin is multi time James Beard Award–winning author and is one of the founders of the Southern Foodways Alliance


And Morgan Bolling is a tv celebrity, as a cast member of the Cook’s Country TV show.


Featured Guest: 

Toni Tipton Martin
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toni tipton-martinWebsite: tonitiptonmartin.com

Morgan Bolling
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/morgan-bollingFeaturing

Nycci Nellis
https://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/https://www.thelistareyouonit.com/


Takeaways

• Toni Tipton-Martin’s Leadership at Southern Foodways Alliance
• Process Behind the Cookbook
• Challenges in Recipe Selection and Cultural Representation
• Impact of Cultural Narratives
• Cultural Significance and Education
• Debates on Southern Cuisine Identity

Quotes

"Each regional dish tells a unique story, showcasing the diverse and delicious flavors of lesser-known culinary treasures in the region." - Morgan Bolling"

The South is a tapestry of vibrant cultures and dynamic histories, and we aim to showcase its rich cultural tapestry." - Toni Tipton-Martin

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction
05:20 - Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Southern Cuisine
08:30 - Spotlight on Southern Women's Stories
12:59 - Captures Rich Southern Narratives from Symposium
15:26 - Reviewing Recipe Archives 
20:52 - Volunteering Unveils Community Ties 
25:34 - Sweetened in North, Plain in South
31:36 - Nashville Hot Sauce to Texas Chicken
33:20 - Overlooked Fried Chicken Legacy
35:26 - Cultural Landscapes: From Austin to Houston
39:00 - Maggie Bailey: Bootlegger and Community Educator
41:56 - Outro

Produced by Heartcast Media
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