A Bowl of Red

A Bowl of Red by Frank X Tolbert. Published by Texas A&M University Press, College Station, TX, 1994. 1st Paperback Edition. Paperback. Size 8vo (up to 9-1/2'' tall). Condition: Nr Fine. 181 Pgs. ISBN 0890965986. LCCN 93-35691. Chili fan clubs pepper the globe, and to chili lovers everywhere, the author, newspaper columnist and aficionado of fiery fare, left this book as his legacy. The bowl of red is the main course in this saga, but Tolbert also describes such legendary regional specialties as mesquite jelly, crotalus, and jalapeno corn bread hot enough to ignite your taste buds. To find the best cooks of these exotic dishes, Tolbert traveled the back roads of the South and West. The memorable folk he met over the years are still alive in these pages. New features in this printing include a foreword by Big Bend celebrity Hallie Stillwell and her own recipe for lean venison chili. An index to other recipes in the book has also been added. Description text copyright 2012 BooksForComfort. Item ID 26120.