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The New Southern-Latino Table These recipes bring together the flavors of Latin America and the American South. Bicultural cook Sandra Gutierrez blends ingredients, traditions and culinary techniques in 150 original recipes. Nathalie Dupree, author of New Southern Cooking, says, “Chile cornbread; country fried steaks with cilantro-lime gravy; sweet potato and plantain casserole; mango, peach, and tequila cobbler are just a few of the delicious dishes that I look forward to savoring!” 320 pages, 20 color illustrations, a guide to ingredient sources and how to navigate a Latin tienda, a glossary, $30. At bookstores or from UNC Press. The University of North Carolina Press 116 South Boundary St. |
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The Prosperity Stories An octet of fictional short stories by John S. Frye with historical connections to Carthage and other North Carolina towns. These artfully crafted slices of mid-20th century life twist and turn with ironies serving the reader adventure, suspense, comedy and romance — and surprise endings. Included are numerous postcard photos. In hardback, illustrated by Jordan Gray, 288 pages, $19.95. Also available at The Country Bookshop, Broad St., Southern Pines. John S. Frye P.O. Box 342 |
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Carolina Grits® Savor the taste of old-time goodness. Carolina Grits® brings back the taste and texture of your grandma’s grits. Our 100-year-old grist mill and North Carolina-quarried Balfour Pink granite stones deliver the best-tasting, stone-ground white and yellow grits possible. Only NCDA-certified corn has the down-home taste. Our yellow and white dent corn is milled for all cooking needs. Quicker Grits are milled for faster cooking. Country Grits are the traditional grits many of us grew up with. Geechee Grits are coarse-milled in the Sea Island tradition. Traditional milling methods, modern production environments and high quality will satisfy your cooking expectations. Carolina Grits® & Co. 6136 Sunrise Lane |
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Aunt Ruby’s Peanuts Legendary peanuts from A&B Milling Co. in Halifax County. In our famous 20- or 40-ounce tins, 3- or 5-pound bags or 1-pound reusable plastic tubs, our line includes country-style roasted peanuts, chocolate clusters, roasted redskins, honey-roasted, roasted in the shell, raw shelled (we tell you how to cook them), cashews and more. For your gift list, see our combination packages, decorative gift boxes, or big savings by the case. Order online or call for our free catalog. Aunt Ruby’s Peanuts |