Gracious Goodness Around the Table: Lunch - Hardcover

Bobo, Darlene: - Darlene Bobo began her journey of sharing with others the gift of good food long before opening an inn in the hills of Middle Tennessee. The inn is where Darlene and her coauthor Kelly Cox met, sharing their mutual love of food and serving others with the thousands of guests who stayed there.Darlene's curiosity about food and its preparation began at home, cooking with her mother and grandmother. Reading recipes in the newspaper and imagining the results fueled a desire to learn more. She completed several culinary courses to inspire her creativity and give her a better understanding of how to prepare delicious food to share with others, and years later, with guests at the inn.Cox, Kelly: - Kelly grew up enjoying meals cooked at home and watching her mom experiment with food preparation in the family kitchen. Kelly began making wedding cakes for friends and family while she was in high school. She worked as a pastry chef for several years, then decorated wedding cakes professionally. She operated her own bakery in upstate New York before moving to Tennessee. She is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America.