When Southern Women Cook, November 12 at 7PM

Join the DC Chapter of Les Dames d'Escoffier, Bold Fork Books, Authors Dame Toni Tipton-Martin and Morgan Bolling, and Dame Bonnie Benwick and Dame Clementine Thomas for an evening celebrating the release of America's Test Kitchen's latest cookbook, WHEN SOUTHERN WOMEN COOK: History, Lore, and 300 Recipes with Contributions from 70 Women Writers.

Tuesday, November 12 at 7PM
at Bold Fork Books, 3064 Mount Pleasant Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20009
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ABOUT WHEN SOUTHERN WOMEN COOK
A first-of-its-kind Southern cookbook featuring more than 300 Cook's Country recipes and fascinating insights into the culinary techniques and heroes of the American South. Tour the diverse history of Southern food through 200+ stories of women who've shaped the cuisine!

Shepherded by Toni Tipton-Martin and Cook's Country Executive Editor and TV personality Morgan Bolling, When Southern Women Cook showcases the hard work, hospitality, and creativity of women who have given soul to Southern cooking from the start. Every page amplifies their contributions, from the enslaved cooks making foundational food at Monticello to Mexican Americans accessing sweet memories with colorful conchas today. 70+ voices paint a true picture of the South: Emmy Award–winning producer and author Von Diaz covers Caribbean immigrant foodways through Southern stews; food journalist Kim Severson delves into recipes' power as cultural currency; mixologist and beverage historian Tiffanie Barriere reflects on Juneteenth customs including red drink. Consulting food historian KC Hysmith contributes important—and fascinating—context throughout. Covering every region and flavor of the American South, from Texas Barbecue to Gullah Geechee rice dishes, this collection of 300 recipes is a joyous celebration of Southern cuisine and its diverse heroes, past and present.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS
Julia Child Award recipient, journalist, and Cook's Country Editor-in-Chief Toni Tipton-Martin is the force behind the James Beard and IACP Award–winning book Jubilee as well as The Jemima Code and the newly released Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs & Juice. North Carolina–born Morgan Bolling is Cook's Country Executive Editor of Creative Content, a Cook's Country TV cast member, and a barbecue expert. Together, they aim to amplify the stories of Southern women cooks throughout history.

ABOUT THE MODERATOR
Bonnie Benwick is a freelance editor, recipe tester, and consultant. She worked as a food and recipes editor at The Washington Post from 2004 to 2019, and published The Washington Post Cookbook: Readers’ Favorite Recipes in 2013. She teaches cooking classes at the Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital and serves as an advisor for the nonprofit Food for Kids and on the board of Les Dames d’Escoffier DC Regional Chapter.

ABOUT BOLD FORK BOOKS
Bold Fork Books is Washington DC's only culinary bookshop, featuring new and vintage cookbooks and elevated kitchen wares. Owned by Clementine Thomas, the store serves as a hub for food lovers, hosting events, author talks, and culinary discussions.
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$15 General Admission and a beverage
$45 Signed signed book, admission and a beverage
Dames Members: Enter the promo code DAMESDC and click on "apply" when buying to get your discounted Dames ticket of $35!

Cancellation Policy: You may cancel your ticket for a full refund if notification is received by November 5, 7 days before the event.