Giving Voice to the Southern Woman Cooks

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 RecipesAnd 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 AllianceAnd Morgan Bolling is a tv celebrity, as a cast member of the Cook’s Country TV show.Featured Guest: Toni Tipton MartinLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/toni tipton-martinWebsite: tonitiptonmartin.comMorgan BollingLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/morgan-bollingFeaturingNycci Nellishttps://www.instagram.com/nyccinellis/https://www.thelistareyouonit.com/TakeawaysToni Tipton-Martin’s Leadership at Southern Foodways AllianceProcess Behind the CookbookChallenges in Recipe Selection and Cultural RepresentationImpact of Cultural NarrativesCultural Significance and EducationDebates on Southern Cuisine IdentityQuotes"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-MartinChapters00:00 - Introduction05:20 - Exploring the Rich Tapestry of Southern Cuisine08:30 - Spotlight on Southern Women's Stories12:59 - Captures Rich Southern Narratives from Symposium15:26 - Reviewing Recipe Archives 20:52 - Volunteering Unveils Community Ties 25:34 - Sweetened in North, Plain in South31:36 - Nashville Hot Sauce to Texas Chicken33:20 - Overlooked Fried Chicken Legacy35:26 - Cultural Landscapes: From Austin to Houston39:00 - Maggie Bailey: Bootlegger and Community Educator41:56 - OutroProduced by Heartcast Mediahttp://www.heartcastmedia.com