Chef Art Smith

There are many types of families in today’s world; in using the word family, Art includes not only parents, brothers, sisters, and other relatives, but also those friends with whom we have sought or chosen to share our lives. Unfortunately, in today’s fast-moving world, the role of a shared meal as a sacred ritual has been threatened. Art Smith wants to bring it back. The simple union of food and family provides necessary moments of reverence of nourishment, both physically and spiritually, for the modern-day family. In BACK TO THE TABLE: The Reunion of Food and Family (Hyperion; $29.95/hardcover), Art Smith, Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef, offers sensible approaches and mouth-watering recipes to bring families back to the table—and to each other. By sharing his family’s traditional recipes and personal stories of his Southern upbringing, BACK TO THE TABLE is not just about delicious down-home cooking, but more about the way food has the ability to unite families and friends on virtually any occasion.

In BACK TO THE TABLE, Smith succeeds in updating classics, while also adding his unique Southern flair. Traditional dishes include the best-ever Buttermilk Fried Chicken and a Roast Turkey with Pan Gravy that’s not just for Thanksgiving. Smith’s appreciation for fresh, wholesome food is apparent in sumptuous dishes like Fettucine with Roasted Asparagus and Mushrooms and Stuffed Eggplant with Roasted Tomato Sauce—recipes that will soon be on your family’s favorite and most requested list!

For Further Information Contact:
Graduate School, USDA
Phone: (202) 314-3459
E-mail: fsis.outreach@usda.gov

Conference Home | Registration | Call for Abstracts | Tentative Agenda | CEU Credits | Conference Events | Hotel & Travel Information

Updated May 08, 2002