“Lauren calls Smoke, Roots, Mountain, Harvest the ultimate homecoming
to her Appalachian roots, but these pages are far more potent; they’re
an open door into a Narnia of the American South, told through lyrical
story and seasonal, medicinal foods. I couldn’t put it down.”
—Lily Diamond Creator of the blog Kale and Caramel and The Kale and Caramel Cookbook
“Smoke, Roots, Mountain, Harvest is a brilliant ode to the Appalachians.
Lauren’s storytelling and dazzling photographs are only eclipsed
by her inventive, sumptuous recipes. A true masterpiece!”
—Sonja Overhiser Author of Pretty Simple Cooking and the blog A Couple Cooks
Smoke, Roots, Mountain, Harvest is available via the following:
Amazon
Barnes and Noble
Waterstones (UK)
Indigo (Canada)
Chronicebooks.com
Indie Bound
I am thrilled to share that my debut cookbook, Smoke, Roots, Mountain, Harvest is now available! This book represents all that I love most in this world – the people, places, things, and flavors that say “home” to me. My hope with this book, is to evoke a similar feeling of nostalgia – a longing for home – in all those who read and cook from it. You certainly don’t have to be from my little corner of the Mountain South to relate to the stories and to enjoy the recipes. The food that you’ll find throughout its pages is representative of what I cook for my family today, infused with some of the flavors, techniques, and beloved stories from central Appalachia, where I was born and raised. So, this isn’t a traditional Appalachian cookbook, but rather, a book of my own stories and recipes set to an Appalachian tune. My own experiences, micro-stories, favorite flavors, and recipes give this book its heart. For all of its treasured uniqueness and curiosities … its deeply mysterious beauty … Appalachia gives this book its soul.
As a fun bonus, I’ve created a custom Spotify playlist for your listening pleasure (see below and follow along!). I think this music perfectly evokes the feeling and personality of my book: one part pretty, one part gritty … with lots of heart and soul throughout. Music is what inspired this book, truthfully, and I love exploring all of the varied ways to conjure up a feeling and evoke the essence of a time or a place. Just like Smoke, Roots, Mountain, Harvest, certain songs and types of music do that for me. This is what my book would sound like if it could sing; the perfect soundtrack.
