Sunday Dinner
Sunday Dinner by Bridgette A. Lacy, published by the University of North Carolina Press in 2015, is an illustrated exploration of the significance of Sunday meals, particularly in the Southern United States. This 119-page book reflects on the importance of gathering with loved ones, drawing from Lacy’s own childhood experiences with her culinary-minded grandfather. Through her narrative, Lacy emphasizes that Sunday dinner transcends mere sustenance, serving as a cherished tradition that fosters connection and community.
In this edition, readers will find a collection of fifty-one recipes that celebrate both classic Southern dishes and contemporary adaptations. From Sunday Yeast Rolls and Grandma’s Fried Chicken to lighter options like Roasted Vegetable Medley and Summer Fruit Salad, Lacy offers a range of culinary inspirations suitable for any day of the week. Additionally, her insights on meal presentation highlight the beauty of food through color and texture, encouraging readers to embrace the joy of shared meals and the memories they create.
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Bridgette A. Lacy offers an ode to a meal that, notably in the Sabbath-minding South, is more than a meal. Sunday dinner, Lacy observes, is a state of mind. It is about taking the time to be with the people who matter to you. Describing her own childhood Sunday dinners, in which her beloved, culinary-minded grandfather played an indelible role, Lacy explores and celebrates the rhythms of Sunday food traditions. But Lacy knows that, today, many who grew up eating Sunday dinner surrounded by kin now dine alone in front of the television. Her Sunday Dinner provides remedy and delicious inspiration any day of the week.
Sure to reward those gathered around the table, Lacy’s fifty-one recipes range from classic southern favorites, including Sunday Yeast Rolls, Grandma’s Fried Chicken, and Papa’s Nilla Wafer Brown Pound Cake, to contemporary, lighter twists such as Roasted Vegetable Medley and Summer Fruit Salad. Lacy’s tips for styling meals with an eye to color, texture, and a simple beauty embody her own Sunday dinner recollection that anything you needed was already on the table.
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