Today’s recipe is from The Versailles Restaurant Cookbook, which features some of the most beloved recipes from Versailles Restaurant—a Miami institution that has been at the heart of the Cuban-American community for decades. Samantha Zaboski, UPF publicist and subsidiary rights coordinator, tried this recipe in her home kitchen. Here’s why Samantha chose this recipe: As … Continue reading Recipe: Churrasco-Style Skirt Steak with Chimichurri Sauce from The Versailles Restaurant Cookbook
Recipe: Pumpkin Caponata from Pickled, Fried, and Fresh
Get ready for the holidays with this recipe from one of our wonderful cookbooks! UPF senior acquisitions editor Sian Hunter recently tried her hand at cooking Pumpkin Caponata from Bert Gill’s Pickled, Fried, and Fresh. Here’s why Sian chose this recipe: Our Thanksgiving meal features family recipes from both sides and several generations, but each year, we … Continue reading Recipe: Pumpkin Caponata from Pickled, Fried, and Fresh
Recipe from Shrimp Country: Mom’s Shrimp
Wholesome meals made with fresh, local ingredients are what Shrimp Country is all about. “Mom’s Shrimp,” the dish on the cover of the book, embodies both southern cooking and coastal living. From a “comfy little dollhouse of a restaurant” called Glow in Rockport, Texas, this dish offers all the comforts of home. Chef Karey Lynn Butterworth’s mother passed … Continue reading Recipe from Shrimp Country: Mom’s Shrimp
5 Types of Shrimp from the Southern Coasts
In honor of our newest cookbook, Shrimp Country by Anna Burgard, here’s a rundown of the five varieties of shrimp you can find off the southern coasts of the U.S. Although they all can be found in Florida waters, each kind has a unique flavor and a specific location for prime shrimping! From North Carolina … Continue reading 5 Types of Shrimp from the Southern Coasts
Shrimp Country
Embark on a fresh and delicious culinary tour of coastal America! Shrimp Country invites readers to discover the southern shorelines from Texas to the Carolinas, savoring the region's sea air, salty characters, and succulent shrimp. "Shrimp lovers, both cooks and eaters, absolutely need this book, but so does any traveler or armchair epicure who values … Continue reading Shrimp Country
Take a Food Tour of Florida!
Is wintry weather arriving in your part of the world? Do you wish you could travel to Florida and enjoy its famous sunny climate? Or maybe you’re a newcomer to the Sunshine State and you’re ready to explore your new surroundings. Maybe you’ve even lived in Florida your whole life, but you want to find … Continue reading Take a Food Tour of Florida!
Intern Guest Post: A Taste of Pickled, Fried, and Fresh
By Nichole Manosh, UPF acquisitions intern . I would definitely consider myself a foodie, so when I started my internship at UPF and heard about the imminent book release of Pickled, Fried, and Fresh I had to take a look. While perusing the pages and beautiful photos I seemed to hear my stomach growling “please … Continue reading Intern Guest Post: A Taste of Pickled, Fried, and Fresh
Pickled, Fried, and Fresh
A pioneer in the local food movement shares his southern kitchen and bold recipes The local food movement continues to take the food industry by storm, and today we are publishing a cookbook that represents how Florida chefs are using local food ingredients to create their own exciting niche in southern cuisine: Pickled, Fried, and Fresh: Bert … Continue reading Pickled, Fried, and Fresh
A Florida Chef Serves up a New Take on Southern Favorites
Recipes from Pickled, Fried, and Fresh: Bert Gill’s Southern Flavors By Bert Gill I started working in a restaurant at the age of fifteen. I don’t remember whether I thought this would be a lifelong career, but I do remember loving it instantly. It doesn’t hurt that I’ve had some really amazing mentors over time—just … Continue reading A Florida Chef Serves up a New Take on Southern Favorites
Cooking with Sorghum’s Savor: Intern Guest Post
By Zoë Herdt, Sales and Marketing Intern A marketing intern at the University Press of Florida, Zoë is majoring in advertising and English at the University of Florida. She is the host of readbyzoe, a YouTube (“BookTube”) channel dedicated to sharing her “slight book obsession” with the world. She hopes to one day work in … Continue reading Cooking with Sorghum’s Savor: Intern Guest Post
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