"Betty Ruth Speir sets one of the finest tables in the South - maybe the whole country. Distinguish yourself and read this book NOW!" Winston Groom, Forrest Gump
"Come Cook With Me is a delightful book by a delightful lady.
Having been Betty Ruth’s neighbor and a happy guest at her dinner table many times, I can assure you, you will love these recipes!" Fannie Flagg , Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistle Stop Café.
What would you get if you added equal parts of Walt Whitman to Paula Deen, mixed briskly for 5 minutes, and then served fresh to your guests? Give up yet?
The answer is Come Cook With Me, a witty compilation of poetry and home cooked recipes by Betty Ruth Speir. In this one-of-a-kind cookbook, Betty Ruth will share some of her favorite things to make for her friends and family, sprinkling in a very generous helping of whimsical poetry to help enlighten and entertain along the way. Learn how to make mouth-watering and delectable Southern fare such as:
- Braunsweiger Peppercorn Pate
- Sally West’s Croustades
- Chilled Avocado Soup with Caviar
- Frittata Alla Veneta
- Betty Ruth’s Brunch Torte
- Issy King’s Shrimp
- Sophia Clikas’ Oyster Pie
- Tony’s Creole Custard Flan
- Elmira’s Lane Cake
And much, much more! Warming the heart and soul is just as important as filling your stomach, and nowhere else is this message more evident than in this charming and unique recipe book. Come Cook With Me is sure to have you coming back for seconds time and time again!
Upcoming Event: MOD'S Signature Chefs Event at Five Rivers,
Mobile, Al-October 27, 2011
Past Events:
Come Cook with Me was featured on
Balancing Act-Lifetime TV, October 15, 2010 http://www.thebalancingact.com/library/?txtsearch=speir&type=1
Other events and book signings:
WKRG_TV Cooking Shows:
http://www.wkrg.com/recipes/recipe/goat-cheese-chicken-rolls/895840/Jun-14-2010_1-24-pm/
http://www.wkrg.com/recipes/recipe/fresh-cold-corn-chowder/912063/Aug-10-2010_12-50-pm/
http://www.wkrg.com/recipes/recipe/heavenly-cranberry-sauce/1203010/Dec-02-2010_9-55-am/
National Conference of the English Speaking Union -New Orleans-2009-signing and
cooking demo at SOFab
Greenville, Al-Book signing at Butler Services-aprons and mugs Introduced
Page and Palette Bookstore-Fairhope, Al -November 2010
Greer's Grocery-Fairhope, Al-book signing
First Friday art walk-ESAC-Fairhope, AL
Barnes and Noble-July 2010
MOD-Signature Chef's Auction -Mobile, AL-November 26, 2010
The Selma Library, Selma, AL-November 18, 2010
MOD Celebrity Chefs, Christmas Jubilee, December 2010
Junior League's Christmas Jubilee-Mobile, Al-December 2010
Grand Festival of Art-Book Fest-Fairhope, AL October 2011
Polo at the Point-Point Clear, AL October 16, 2011 Auction items-Cookbook and dinner for 8
MOD's Signature Chefs Event-Five Rivers-Mobile, AL October 27, 2011