Have you ever heard a better title for a cookbook than “The Kentucky Bourbon Cookbook”? No? I didn’t think so. That’s why I’m so pleased to tell you that I have not one but two copies of the book to give away. Obviously the title to the book would be enough to suck me in but I’m also really impressed by this little tidbit: “the book is organized by season, with each chapter showcasing fresh ingredients and Kentucky events.”
How great is that? Organized by seasons and what is fresh in Kentucky during the various seasons, that’s very cool. It’s like progressive eater buzzword bingo right there: slow food! local! seasonal! fresh! Bingo!
Inspired by a bourbon dinner held at Dickie Brennan’s Bourbon House in New Orleans during a meeting of the International Association of Culinary Professionals, author Albert W.A. Schmid researched the synergy between America’s native spirit and its melting pot of cuisine for this unique volume. From the adaptation of Old World whiskey recipes by 18th century Kentucky farmers to the fusion of bourbon in modern Asian recipes, Schmid explores the diverse history of this American tradition.
…culinary stars who contributed recipes to The Kentucky Bourbon Cookbook include Louisville icons John Castro and Dean Corbett and nationally celebrated personalities like Adam Seger and Virginia Willis. Recipes range from Bluegrass classics like Kentucky Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie and Bourbon Glazed Kentucky Country Ham Steak to dishes that use bourbon in modern, imaginative applications, like Kentucky Bourbon Pecan Crème Brûlée with Chocolate Sauce and Seared Scallops with Bourbon-Vanilla Beurre Blanc.
To be entered to win just leave a comment telling us the best dish you’ve ever eaten with bourbon as a key ingredient. It could be something you’ve made at home or something you’ve had at restaurant. If I were eligible to win my entry very well may be the warm vanilla pudding cake with bourbon soaked cherries at Proof on Main but since I can’t win my own contest never mind. I’ll choose two winners at random from all the entries I receive by 4PM Friday March 19, 2010.
Oh and if you aren’t one of the lucky winners fear not, the book is available locally at Carmichael’s and from the various online book retailers.
And because Jake tells me I need to cover myself because of new FTC blogger rules here’s my disclaimer:
- No one asked me to give the books away
- I’m not getting anything in return for giving the books away
- B is always mad that she isn’t eligible to win Consuming Louisville contests







March 17, 2010
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