41: Writing a Bestselling Cookbook in Your 80s with Emily Meggett and Kayla Stewart

Kristin and Andrea chat with Emily Meggett, the matriarch of Edisto Island, and her co-author Kayla Stewart about their book Gullah Geechee Home Cooking. Ms. Emily shares her love for Edisto Island, the long journey to create the book and the mentors that inspired her along the way. Kayla describes the particular challenges of writing this book and recording the recipes along with advice for others who choose to work on similar projects. Finally, Ms Emily tells us how she wants the book to tell the story of food and flavor in America. Hosts: Kate Leahy + Andrea Nguyen + Molly Stevens + Kristin DonnellyEditor: Abby Cerquitella MentionsKayla StewartHow Gullah Legend Mrs. Emily Meggett Makes Spottail Bass Stuffed With Parsley Rice - Eater Youtube Visit the Everything Cookbooks Bookshop to purchase a copy of the books mentioned in the showThe Gullah Geechee Cookbook by Emily Meggett and Kayla Stewart

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