Music in the Kitchen: Favorite Recipes from Austin City Limits Performers

By Glenda Pierce Facemire

With a musical mix that free ranges from progressive country to rock'n'roll, jazz, Texas swing, Latin, blues, pop, bluegrass, and world music, Austin City Limits inspires and entertains millions of... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0292718152
• ISBN13: 9780292718159
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: University of Texas Press
• Length: 305 Pages
• Weight: 4.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.0" x 1.3" x 10.3"

Customer Reviews

Austin Kitchen Limits....

This is a superb cookbook! I think the author and photographer have come up with a winning recipe here (if you'd kindly forgive the irresistible pun) to combine great photos of the artists alongside their own recipes for their favorite dishes. The artists represented in this book come from a wide range of genres and various eras of musical history are also covered here. Recent artists such as Jason Mraz can be found alongside relatively unknown (so far) musicians (Ryan Bingham, Tift Merritt) and more recognizable names (Loretta Lynn, Dr. John, BB King, Willie Nelson, Joan Baez) are all here in this really well-done (sorry, another pun) book of great recipes. Each artist is one who has performed on Public TV's great show "Austin City Limits" and each gets to name a favorite charity as well. The charity for each artist is shown on the recipe page or with the artist photo, and again in a list in the back of the book. Not only are there great recipes in this book, there are some artists who deserve increased exposure to a wider audience, and this book should be an excellent vehicle for these great musicians to gain some new fans. Reviewed by: John Cloutman

San Francisco Book Review

This is a superb cookbook! I think the author and photographer have come up with a winning recipe here (if you'd kindly forgive the irresistible pun) to combine great photos of the artists alongside their own recipes for their favorite dishes. The artists represented in this book come from a wide range of genres and various eras of musical history are also covered here. Recent artists such as Jason Mraz can be found alongside relatively unknown (so far) musicians (Ryan Bingham, Tift Merritt) and more recognizable names (Loretta Lynn, Dr. John, BB King, Willie Nelson, Joan Baez) are all here in this really well-done (sorry, another pun) book of great recipes. Each artist is one who has performed on Public TV's great show "Austin City Limits" and each gets to name a favorite charity as well. The charity for each artist is shown on the recipe page or with the artist photo, and again in a list in the back of the book. Not only are there great recipes in this book, there are some artists who deserve increased exposure to a wider audience, and this book should be an excellent vehicle for these great musicians to gain some new fans. Reviewed by John Cloutman - San Francisco Book Review

Music Never Tasted so Good!

Having received this cookbook as a gift over the holidays I was immediately impressed with its production quality. Both in the significance and diversity of its famous musical contributors that have graced the Austin City Limits stage during its 35 year history; and the well thoughtout layout & beautiful photography. Not being a regular performer in the kitchen myself (other than boiling water!) I rather thought at first that it would take its place on my coffee table or a bookcase. However, once you start trying these gems you'll start finding excuses to put together your own band of friends to try them on! Much like a great melody that grows & grows on you...you'll find yourself returning again & again to test your chops on these flavorful masterpieces! The recipes in this book are quite straightforward and fun to prepare...even for the culinary novice such as myself! Of course the secret is putting on the performers music while you are preparing...(and eventually devouring!) one of their treasured family recipes or favorite dishes! While the exact connection between music & recipes for a cookbook didn't click at first with me...it wasn't until I heard Louisiana boogie piano diva, Marcia Ball describe how the rigors of constantly touring can wear on an artist...that its important for them to have some of the foods they take comfort & pleasure in with them...and frequently that means preparing them themselves! The best idea I have used was to organize a potluck concert, where guests each made a different recipe from the book,and we enjoyed while watching an Austin City Limits show...what a blast!....the only thing better would have been the artist them self coming over & making their recipe & performing a few of their songs! In any event, whether its Willie Nelson's Tequila Mango Salsa, Guster's Artichoke Spinach Dip, Carrie Rodriguez's Roasted Tomato & Bean Soup, Thievery Corp's Live Forever Shake, Clay Walkers To Die For Chicken, Jason Mraz's Moms Meatloaf, Neville Brother's Gumbo, Buddy Guy's Red Beans & Rice, My Morning Jacket's Quinoa Eggs w/Cheese Please, Dolly Parton's Mama Deans Chili & Spaghetti, Joss Stone's Veggie Lasagna, Neko Case's Houndstooth Chocolate Chip Cookies, Shawn Colvin's Swedish Pancakes all the way to BB Kings German Chocolate Cake your hungry fans will be shouting for more! In all 130 performers & recipes...so you'll be serving up encore after encore! In what must be described as a stroke of genius, the author Glenda Facemire, included each of the musician's favorite charity and website in the book!...so, not only is this cookbook a fitting tribute to the performers, their music and Austin City Limits, but most importantly, how these wonderful artists give back to deserving charitable organizations and causes. Now, that's a recipe worth supporting!

Packs in food, family stories, photos and insights compiled from an AVCL veteran

MUSIC IN THE KITCHEN: FAVORITE RECIPES FROM AUSTIN CITY LIMITS PERFORMERS packs in food, family stories, photos and insights compiled from an AVCL veteran who includes full-page color photos of performers with easy dishes. It's a fine blend of recipes and music insights, from Robert Earl Keene's 'Bacon-Wrapped Dove Breasts' to Loretta Lynn's 'Country Collard Greens', and provides outstanding color and style perfect for libraries strong in music personalities and cooking alike.

What a Quality Cookbook Filled with Great Recipes from some Legends of Music

I recieved this in the mail recently and was amazed at the beauty of this cookbook. Jam-packed with recipes that everyone can make, whether you are a beginner cook or an established party-maker. Each recipe features interesting glimpses of the artist and their submitted recipe. I plan to try Mary Chapin Carpenter's "Real Margaritas" along with Cindy Cashdollar's "Roasted Red Pepper and Goat Cheese Baguette". I want to make Widespread Panic's "Chile" and Lorettta Lynn's "Collard Greens". A Huge variety of recipes, everyone will find something they enjoy from a favorite artist featured. I will give this a gift to friends. There is beautiful photogaphy and illustarations throughout the book.