Greens

a Savor the South cookbook

By Thomas Head | Publisher: The University of North Carolina Press

About the book

Greens — collard, turnip, mustard, and more — are a defining staple of southern food culture. Seemingly always a part of the southern plate, these cruciferous vegetables have been crucial in the nourishing of generations of southerners. Having already been celebrated in operatic terms — composer Price Walden’s “Leaves of Green” includes this lyrical note: “From age to age the South has hollered / The praises of the toothsome collard” — greens now get their leafy culinary due in Thomas Head’s Savor the South® cookbook.

Head provides a fascinating culinary and natural history of greens in the South, as well as an overview of the many varieties of edible greens that are popular in the region. Including practical information about cultivation, selection, and preparation, Head also shows how greens are embraced around the world for their taste and healthfulness. The fifty-three recipes run from classic southern “potlikker” styles to new southern and global favorites. From Basic Southern Greens to Turnip Green Tarts to Greens Punjabi-Style, cooks will find plenty of inspiration to go green.

Editions of Greens

Hardcover
ISBN 9781469626680
Paperback
ISBN 9781469677576
EBook
ISBN 9781469626697
PDF
ISBN 9798890845665

Read an Excerpt

Greens — collard, turnip, mustard, and more — are a defining staple of southern food culture. Seemingly always a part of the southern plate, these cruciferous vegetables have been crucial in the nourishing of generations of southerners. Having already been celebrated in operatic terms — composer Price Walden’s “Leaves of Green” includes this lyrical note: “From age to age the South has hollered / The praises of the toothsome collard” — greens now get their leafy culinary due in Thomas Head’s Savor the South® cookbook.

Head provides a fascinating culinary and natural history of greens in the South, as well as an overview of the many varieties of edible greens that are popular in the region. Including practical information about cultivation, selection, and preparation, Head also shows how greens are embraced around the world for their taste and healthfulness. The fifty-three recipes run from classic southern “potlikker” styles to new southern and global favorites. From Basic Southern Greens to Turnip Green Tarts to Greens Punjabi-Style, cooks will find plenty of inspiration to go green.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Greens about?

Greens — collard, turnip, mustard, and more — are a defining staple of southern food culture. Seemingly always a part of the southern plate, these cruciferous vegetables have been crucial in the nourishing of generations of southerners. Having already been celebrated in operatic terms — composer Price Walden’s “Leaves of Green” includes this lyrical note: “From age to age the South has hollered / The praises of the toothsome collard” — greens now get their leafy culinary due in Thomas Head’s Savor the South® cookbook.

Head provides a fascinating culinary and natural history of greens in the South, as well as an overview of the many varieties of edible greens that are popular in the region. Including practical information about cultivation, selection, and preparation, Head also shows how greens are embraced around the world for their taste and healthfulness. The fifty-three recipes run from classic southern “potlikker” styles to new southern and global favorites. From Basic Southern Greens to Turnip Green Tarts to Greens Punjabi-Style, cooks will find plenty of inspiration to go green.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Greens?

Lifestyle, Hobbies and Leisure > Cookery / food and drink / food writing / cookbooks > National and regional cuisine / Cuisine of specific cultures or peoples

Where can I read a sample of Greens?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9781469626680

How long is Greens and how many pages does it have?

Greens has 128 page(s)

Is Greens part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Savor the South Cookbooks

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Greens?

Thomas Head

Who is the Publisher of the book Greens?

The University of North Carolina Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Greens is available as hardcover(ISBN 9781469626680) and paperback(ISBN 9781469677576) and ebook(ISBN 9781469626697) and pdf(ISBN 9798890845665)

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