About the book
A southern Renaissance man, Eugene Walter (1921–1998) was a pioneering food writer, a champion of southern foodways and culture, and a legendary personality among food lovers. The Happy Table of Eugene Walter, which introduces a new generation of readers to Walter’s culinary legacy, is a revelation to anyone interested in today’s booming scene in vintage and artisanal drinks — from bourbon and juleps to champagne and punch — and a southern twist on America’s culinary heritage.
Assembled and edited by Walter’s literary executor, Donald Goodman, and food writer Thomas Head, this charming cookbook includes more than 300 recipes featuring the use of spirits in the food and drink of the South, as well as numerous asides, lovely short essays, and countless witticisms that make for great reading as well as good cooking. A wellspring of southern eating and drinking traditions lovingly collected by Walter over the years, the volume is also a celebration of Walter himself and his incomparable appetite and talent for life and its surprising pleasures. The Happy Table showcases Walter’s remarkably contemporary gustatory sensibilities and the humorous and quirky yet incisive voice for which he has long been embraced.
Editions of The Happy Table of Eugene Walter
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780807834831
- Paperback
- ISBN 9781469622224
- EBook
- ISBN 9798890886026
- EBook
- ISBN 9780807869253
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A southern Renaissance man, Eugene Walter (1921–1998) was a pioneering food writer, a champion of southern foodways and culture, and a legendary personality among food lovers. The Happy Table of Eugene Walter, which introduces a new generation of readers to Walter’s culinary legacy, is a revelation to anyone interested in today’s booming scene in vintage and artisanal drinks — from bourbon and juleps to champagne and punch — and a southern twist on America’s culinary heritage.
Assembled and edited by Walter’s literary executor, Donald Goodman, and food writer Thomas Head, this charming cookbook includes more than 300 recipes featuring the use of spirits in the food and drink of the South, as well as numerous asides, lovely short essays, and countless witticisms that make for great reading as well as good cooking. A wellspring of southern eating and drinking traditions lovingly collected by Walter over the years, the volume is also a celebration of Walter himself and his incomparable appetite and talent for life and its surprising pleasures. The Happy Table showcases Walter’s remarkably contemporary gustatory sensibilities and the humorous and quirky yet incisive voice for which he has long been embraced.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Happy Table of Eugene Walter about?
A southern Renaissance man, Eugene Walter (1921–1998) was a pioneering food writer, a champion of southern foodways and culture, and a legendary personality among food lovers. The Happy Table of Eugene Walter, which introduces a new generation of readers to Walter’s culinary legacy, is a revelation to anyone interested in today’s booming scene in vintage and artisanal drinks — from bourbon and juleps to champagne and punch — and a southern twist on America’s culinary heritage.
Assembled and edited by Walter’s literary executor, Donald Goodman, and food writer Thomas Head, this charming cookbook includes more than 300 recipes featuring the use of spirits in the food and drink of the South, as well as numerous asides, lovely short essays, and countless witticisms that make for great reading as well as good cooking. A wellspring of southern eating and drinking traditions lovingly collected by Walter over the years, the volume is also a celebration of Walter himself and his incomparable appetite and talent for life and its surprising pleasures. The Happy Table showcases Walter’s remarkably contemporary gustatory sensibilities and the humorous and quirky yet incisive voice for which he has long been embraced.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Happy Table of Eugene Walter?
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 The Happy Table of Eugene Walter?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780807834831
How long is The Happy Table of Eugene Walter and how many pages does it have?
The Happy Table of Eugene Walter has 296 page(s)
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Happy Table of Eugene Walter?
Eugene Walter
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Happy Table of Eugene Walter is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780807834831) and paperback(ISBN 9781469622224) and ebook(ISBN 9798890886026) and ebook(ISBN 9780807869253)
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