By Familyguide Contributor
Dolly Parton reveals that her upbringing centered around three key elements: faith, food, and music.
“In our family, God, music and food were the cornerstones of our lives,” Parton shared with Allrecipes.
She and her sister Rachel are now bringing their passion for these three aspects to the public through their new cookbook, “Good Lookin’ Cookin’,” which features beloved Parton family recipes.
“This treasure trove of over 80 mouthwatering dishes, accompanied by photos of Dolly and Rachel cooking and entertaining throughout the year, will make you feel like an honorary member of the Parton clan,” states the book’s description. “With their characteristic warmth and sisterly affection, Dolly and Rachel remind us that cooking should be a joyful experience – and always good lookin’!”
Beyond just recipes, “Good Lookin’ Cookin'” offers readers a glimpse into family anecdotes and memories, including what home tastes like to the country music legend.
“Home tastes like Mama to me,” Parton reflected. “I think we all associate those childhood memories with certain foods we loved and the people who prepared them for us.”
She added, “My cooking style is more like Mama’s – a pinch of this, a dash of that. Rachel is also creative in the kitchen, but she’s more precise – she wants to ensure everything tastes just right.”
In an Instagram post promoting the cookbook, Parton wrote, “We dedicate this book to everyone who has ever harvested from a garden, peered into a refrigerator, wielded a spatula, or placed a skillet or pot on the stove to provide nourishment and love to those they cherish, and to those who believe that good food and good times are second only to pure love.”
Familyguide previously reported on “Good Lookin’ Cookin'”:
Country music icon Dolly Parton is “heading to the kitchen” with a new cookbook! This time, it’s a heartwarming collaboration with her sister, Rachel Parton George.
The “9 to 5” singer announced the news to her Instagram followers.
“Well, what’s cookin’, good lookin’? It’s our brand new cookbook! I wrote this with my sister, Rachel, who just might be the best cook I’ve ever known,” she shared in the post. “If you’re anything like us, you believe that great food and good times are the next best thing to pure love. So join us on this journey into the kitchen. #GoodLookinCookin will be in bookstores September 17th! Click the link in my bio to pre-order now.”
Penguin Random House said, “‘Good Lookin’ Cookin” features Dolly and Rachel sharing tips for hosting events throughout the year, including twelve multi-course menus of cherished recipes for holidays like New Year’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more.”
The publisher promises, “You’ll discover the size of a ‘Dolly Dollop’ of butter or whipped cream, learn which condiment is a staple at Parton family meals, and find out about the special dish Rachel prepares every year for Dolly’s birthday.”
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