Cookbook-writing caterer extraordinaire Debbi Covington dishes about food.
We All Scream for Ice Cream!
Written by Debbi Covington
Wednesday, 15 August 2012 08:53
When the Lowcountry heat and humidity set in, I crave foods that are sweet and cold. And when it comes to frozen desserts only one thing comes to mind – ice cream! You may not know this, but ice cream has been around way longer than electricity.
Keep it fresh! Good salads are only made with good ingredients and freshness is all-important when it comes to purchasing salad greens. Let your eyes guide you. Fresh greens look fresh. They won't have any leaves tinged with brown nor will they be wilted or slimy.
Summer entertaining should be both casual and simple. This week’s dinner party menu is just that! The meal starts with a cool and delicious Chilled Cumber Soup with Basil. The creamy soup is a summertime favorite that’s easy to prepare, is served cold, and highlights the local basil that's in season.
My new cookbook Celebrate Everything! has arrived and I'm in the mood to party! Life is full of happy surprises! Good feelings and good times are meant to be shared with others. Infused with high spirits and full of delicious recipes, Celebrate Everything! is a delightful book that inspires cooking and entertaining throughout the year with lots of new reasons to eat, drink and be merry!
In November 2005 my first cookbook, Dining Under the Carolina Moon, was published. I'm happy to report that the 4,000 copy first printing is sold out! And, with the exception of a very few used copies still available on Amazon.com the book is currently out of print. The exciting and good news is that I have a brand new cookbook coming out in just a few days!