Episode 128: Southern Cooking with Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart

Master the art of Southern cooking today on A Taste of the Past! This week, Linda Pelaccio is joined in the studio by Nathalie Dupree and Cynthia Graubart, co-authors of the book Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking. Both Nathalie and Cynthia have had storied careers in the food world. How has the landscape changed for women in the kitchen? Hear Nathalie and Cynthia talk about the defining ingredients and flavors of Southern food, and the importance of eating real food. How do the foods in different regions of the South fit together into a concise cuisine? Learn more about the cooking techniques, recipe testing, and creativity that went into Nathalie and Cynthias book! This program has been brought to you by White Oak Pastures. Thats what I call the new Southern cooking movement - when you take the fresh ingredients around you and use them in a classic way, or you use new vegetables in classic ways. [9:40] -- Nathalie Dupree on A Taste of the Past If you eat real food in modest portions, youre going to be so satisfied. Its when we restrict ourselves, go on crazy diets- thats when we get unsatisfied; you cant really satisfy that hunger. [15:00] -- Cynthia Graubart on A Taste of the Past