Cape Region writer Denise Clemons to host book launch party Sept. 7
On Wednesday, Sept. 7, local author and food columnist Denise Clemons will host a launch party for her new book, "A Culinary History of Southern Delaware", part of the American Palate series from History Press. The event will start at 4 p.m., at Pilot Town Fish Co., located just off Cave Neck Road in the Paynter's Mill community in Milton. Clemons will work with Chef Jay Caputo to design an appetizer with the farm-to-table traditions described in the book. Hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served.
Clemons writes "Cape Flavors," a weekly food column for the home cook in the Cape Gazette. She offers nutrition workshops, cooking demonstrations and presentations on topics related to food and history. Her new book explores the rich agricultural and culinary traditions of Southern Delaware, beginning with the original Nanticoke inhabitants, stretching through the founding of the region's historic farms, to the current farm-to-table movement of modern communities. Come meet the author and enjoy some wonderful food.
Historic farms and waterways crisscross Southern Delaware, connecting its residents to a set of rich culinary traditions. The original Nanticoke inhabitants baked hearty johnnycakes and hunted wild game. Hungry for a taste of home, German settlers developed scrapple from local ingredients. Today's home cooks and chefs draw their bounty from the land and sea for a distinct, seasonal cuisine. Summer strawberries and peaches from local farms and orchards become delectable preserves thanks to treasured family recipes. Come springtime, succulent blue crab reigns supreme. With recipes for regional favorites like beach plum jelly and chicken with slippery dumplings, Clemons explores the history behind the ingredients and savors the story in every dish.
Contact Clemons at 302-645-2089 for more details.
Clemons will also be signing her book at Browseabout Books Sunday, Sept. 4, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Samples of dishes will also be available. Browseabout Books is located at 133 Rehoboth Ave. in downtown Rehoboth Beach. For more information, call 302-226-2665.
