Book Description
A patch work quilt of thirteen unique ethnic groups who poured their soups and stews into the Amercian melting pot- we read about cultures and food that have made Texas such a versatile state.
About the Author
Dorothy McConachie has been cooking "ethnic" since her childhood days in the Danish community of Danevang, Texas, where she helped her mother knead and braid Danish pastries.
Our Texas Heritage: Traditions and Recipes FROM THE PUBLISHER
When the food of a culture survives, the culture itself continues. Our Texas Heritage celebrates the culture as well as the cuisine of the variety of groups that settled in Texas between the Civil War and World War ll. Each group has its own unique story that contributes to the rich heritage of us all. As a native Texan who loves to cook, I couldn't wait to get my hands on Our Texas Heritage: Ethnic Traditions and Recipes . . .I was immediately drawn to the tales from my own combined heritage of Celtic and Native American, and I'll be trying the recipes from both! Mitchel Whitington Author of Uncle Bubba's Chicken Wing Fling Dorothy McConachie brings the rich food legacy of our Texas forebears into the era of speed-scratch without sacrificing one delicious mouthful! Kim Pierce Author of The Phytopia Cookbook A well-researched book of ethnic cuisine, great for busy professionals. Tommy Simpson Executive Chef of Frankie's Sports Bar and Grill, formerly of the Mansion on Turtle Creek I, too, am a native Texan and grew up with the varied tastes of our Texas culture. I remember my first Czech wedding party being very much like the celebration you described. Susan Hall Owner of Mama Emilia's Italian Restaurant - McKinney, Texas Welcome to a mouthwatering, magical history tour! Donna Beavers Official taster of recipes
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FROM THE CRITICS
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Our Texas Heritage: Ethnic Traditions And Recipes is a truly wonderful compendium and survey of the history of Texas food culture that is the result of the combined influences and culinary legacies of thirteen unique ethnic groups ranging from early Texas settlers down to the present day. From Grandma Techa's Menudo, Dark Irish Soda Bread, and German Potato Salad, to Ukrainian Pickled Mushrooms, Kneydlakh (Matzo Balls), Kransekage (Traditional Danish Wedding Cake), and Italian Baked Eggplant, Our Texas Heritage is an outstanding testament to the rich and diverse culinary spectrum that has fed and feasted Texas for more than two hundred years.