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South of Somewhere

Recipes and Stories from My Life in South Africa, South Korea & the American South (A Cookbook)

by Dale Gray
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NAMED A BEST COOKBOOK OF 2023 by TASTING TABLE and LOCAL PALATE

A one-of-a-kind recipe chronicle of Dale Gray's life in the south—from South Africa to South Korea to the American South.
South of Somewhere is a unique culinary tour of beloved food blogger Dale Gray's life to date. Her journey goes way back to South Africa on the outskirts of Cape Town. Dale grew up with a close-knit family who has resided in her hometown for generations, but it's almost impossible to encapsulate her heritage in a few words. She describes the people of South Africa as a product of centuries of colonization, enslavement, apartheid, and intermarriage between people from Asia, Africa, and Europe—now compromising a colorful blend of Eastern, Western, and African heritage.

After growing up in South Africa, Dale taught English for six years in South Korea, and she later moved to the American South where she resides now with her husband. The result of her travels is a one-of-a-kind cookbook with dishes including Porch Party Shrimp with Mississippi Comeback Sauce, Salmon Ssam Feast, and Garlic Peri-Peri Roast Chicken. Dale Gray is best known for creating delicious dinner recipes for her blog and Instagram that look as good as they taste, but this book delves far deeper into her story and food with delicious creations like these and more which you'll return to time and time again.

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  • Release date

    September 5, 2023

  • Formats

    • Kindle Book

    • OverDrive Read

      • ISBN: 9781982187583

    • EPUB ebook

      • ISBN: 9781982187583
      • File size: 87239 KB

  • Languages

    • English

  • Reviews

    • Library Journal

      Starred review from July 1, 2023

      There is much to love about Gray's first book. The author takes an intriguing approach to what appear to be three distinct cultures: South Africa, South Korea, and the American South. This guide opens with Gray's experience in each region--growing up outside of Cape Town within the Cape Malay community, teaching abroad in South Korea, and learning to cook family recipes with her mother-in-law in Louisiana--and what led her to eventually share her cooking and recipes on social media. The influences of various cultures on the regions featured cannot be missed, and the book has a variety of tastes that should appeal to nearly anyone. A beautiful summery pimento-cheese tomato-pie galette, a hearty miso-braised pork shoulder, or a traditional and comforting bobotie can be paired with a peachy rooibos iced tea and end with creamsicle pannekoek (pancake) for a culinary meal that travels the world. VERDICT Whether perusing for the historical background, mouthwatering recipes, stunning images, or the unique melding of three rich cultures, readers will walk away satisfied.--Whitney Bates-Gomez

      Copyright 2023 Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.

Formats

  • Kindle Book
  • OverDrive Read
  • EPUB ebook

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  • English

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