“I read the entire thing in one night. I loved it. I didn’t intend to sit and read the whole thing in one sitting, but I couldn’t help myself,” says Lori in Water Valley, Mississippi.
“Culinary Kudzu is a fantastic find. As I read, I was reminded of my own childhood growing up in the south. Reed’s recollections were entertaining, her tips useful and recipes fantastic. Whether you were reared on such southern foods and stories or just interested in exploring samplings from the region, Culinary Kudzu leaves a satisfying taste. I can’t wait for Reed to serve up seconds,” says Laura in Oxford, Mississippi.
“I had to finish it at one sitting. As a Western girl who has always been enthralled by the South, I came away with this book knowing this family personally. The one problem with this book is: It is not 400 pages long,” says Sue in Arizona.
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Culinary Kudzu is a wonderful glimpse into southern life. DePriest Reed really captures growing up southern in this charming collection of stories and recipes...
Culinary Kudzu provides the reader with inventive tips for entertaining and weaves these all together with personal remembrances. This book is truly a great find!” says Jason in Atlanta, Georgia.
“Keetha has really captured all the wonderful things about living in a small town,” says Debbie in Yazoo City, Mississippi.
“This book is simply grand!” says Janice of Germantown, Tennessee.
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Culinary Kudzu has it all - recipes, great stories about growing up in the Delta, and tips to ease your time entertaining and in the kitchen,” says Elizabeth in Jackson, Mississippi.
“I loved this book because it mixed stories with great recipes and gives great tips on putting on the perfect southern garden parties and get-togethers,” says Shannon in Lakeland, Florida.
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More Culinary Kudzu
by Keetha DePriest Reed
What readers say about More Culinary Kudzu!
“It’s a love letter to growing up in a Southern household…a delightful foray into the life of a 30-something Winona resident who revels in memories of family and food in the Mississippi Delta -- and the joys of raising a like-minded son,” Today in Mississippi.
“This book is as sweet as a Smith County watermelon on the 4th of July; as fresh as spring water; as tender as the first greens in winter. Keetha is way too young to be so knowing and so good at what she’s doing. More Culinary Kudzu has terrific recipes combined with wise, finely crafted essays…” says Judy Tucker, writer and playwright.
“This book is evidence of a good Southern “raising” that took. Odd to say about a cookbook, but here it is in black and white and you can read it all for yourself – the family, the food, the fun. Interspersed between recipes is a revealing dramatic monologue that pays rock solid tribute to Keetha Reed’s parents – two people who got it so right that their daughter is compelled to capture and share it on paper.
Besides a host of good ole Southern recipes, this book makes you want to ring up Keetha and her mother and ask what day you can show up with an apron and a spatula and join them in the kitchen,” says writer and editor Charline McCord.
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More Culinary Kudzuis a must for any southern girl who loves to entertain. Reed has such a way of layering stories and recipes that make you feel as though you are truly growing up in the Mississippi Delta!” says illustrator Laura Cavett.
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