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The Cash and Carter Family Cookbook: Recipes and Recollections from Johnny and June's Table
People all over the world loved Johnny and June Carter Cash for their charismatic stage presence and soul-stirring music but those who knew them personally remember them best for their warm hospitality and the meals from their kitchen. Family, friends, and fellow artists were always welcomed to a beautiful table set with June's fine linens and china, and crystal with Southern comfort food but also international dishes the couple gathered on tours around the world. In The Cash and Carter Family Cookbook , John Carter Cash shares the stories and recipes that flowed from his family's dinner table The family favorites collected here are perfect for an intimate gathering or for hosting a crowd. In addition, the book contains the memories and reminiscences of the musicians and film stars welcomed in the home, from Loretta Lynn and Adam Clayton of U2 to Jane Seymour and Billy Bob Thornton. The Cash and Carter Family Cookbook is the perfect gift for Carter and Cash fans as well as anyone who wants to experience the love, comfort, and hospitality of sitting at Johnny and June's table.
288 pages, Hardcover
Published September 25, 2018
About the author
John Carter Cash
13 books17 followersJohn Carter Cash is a five-time Grammy-winning record producer, and author of numerous articles published in popular newspapers and magazines. He owns and manages Cash Cabin Studio. John Carter diligently preserves the family legacy and is caretaker to the heritage of his muscial ancestors. He is the only child of June Carter and Johnny Cash. He lives with his wife, Laura, and three children, Joseph, Anna Maybelle, and Jack Ezra, in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
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February 3, 2021
How does one rate a cookbook without making all the dishes in said book? I don't know. I borrowed this from the library, because it's Johnny Cash related and I have a problem. Some of the dishes in this book look delicious. I'd like to get my own copy and try some out one day.
November 1, 2018
Compiled by John Carter Cash The Cash and Carter family cookbook : recipes and recollections from Johnny and June's table, there's nothing fancy about this cookbook as it contains down-home country cooking recipes, memories of family and famous friends when they visited the homestead of his celebrity parents, and his own recollections of being the only child of household of Johnny and June. John Carter Cash has also shared images of a few recipes handwritten by Johnny Cash as well as his own tips for making each dish successful. Overall, this is a very charming inside look at one of the greatest power couples in country music.
November 24, 2018
It’s amazing how food can bring families together. This book was wonderful that way. The recipes are very southern, and down home. Most were not too overly involved, and the pictures were somewhat delicious. I would buy this book for myself or someone who likes this type of food. The stories were very heartfelt and sweet.
September 27, 2018
Interesting read and recipes, though many probably a little too rich for my pallet. Some real interesting southern style cookery and easy instructions and interesting twists. Enjoyed the family snippets by John also.
February 1, 2019
2 1/2 stars. Not as many southern recipes as I expected. Some of the stories were interesting if you’re a Johnny or June fan.
November 24, 2019
Some great recipes to save. TBH, my favorite takeaway from this book, though, was the revelation that the Man in Black at veggie burgers.
April 25, 2020
This was a great cookbook, with a little bit of everything throw in.
December 4, 2019
This cookbook is just beautiful. The photography is stunning; the reader will feel as if she is literally sitting at Johnny and June's table or on their porch with them. The beginning of each chapter shares Carter-Cash family stories with the reader that pertain to the recipes included in that chapter. The chapters are organized well with an easy to use layout. Each chapter is peppered with Carter-Cash family photos.
There are all the usual suspects for chapters: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert but then, there is a chapter on world cuisine which includes recipes for paella, plantains, and Italian pasta sauce. This was a welcome sight. Additionally there is a chapter where famous friends of Johnny and June's share their favorite recipes and memories. This may have been my favorite chapter.
As far as it goes as a cookbook, I think it holds its own in the genre. The recipes are easy to follow and make use of accessible ingredients to most home cooks. Quirkily, the reader will learn that the Carter-Cash family preferred walnuts where most southerners would make use of pecans! :)
A fun read and well worth it for any southern home cook or fan of Johnny Cash or June Carter.
There are all the usual suspects for chapters: Breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert but then, there is a chapter on world cuisine which includes recipes for paella, plantains, and Italian pasta sauce. This was a welcome sight. Additionally there is a chapter where famous friends of Johnny and June's share their favorite recipes and memories. This may have been my favorite chapter.
As far as it goes as a cookbook, I think it holds its own in the genre. The recipes are easy to follow and make use of accessible ingredients to most home cooks. Quirkily, the reader will learn that the Carter-Cash family preferred walnuts where most southerners would make use of pecans! :)
A fun read and well worth it for any southern home cook or fan of Johnny Cash or June Carter.
August 23, 2018
I recieved an early copy of this book from the publisher. The book is already available for preorder and will officially be published at the end of this month.
This cooking book will be loved by all fans of the Cash-family. It doesn't only contain a ton of family recipes, but also pictures and notes from family members and friends of Johnny and June. It is more of a coffe table book than a cooking book, because you'd rather have your friends see it than getting it covered in grease and flour. :)
My favourite recipe is Rosanne Cash's potato salad, btw.
This cooking book will be loved by all fans of the Cash-family. It doesn't only contain a ton of family recipes, but also pictures and notes from family members and friends of Johnny and June. It is more of a coffe table book than a cooking book, because you'd rather have your friends see it than getting it covered in grease and flour. :)
My favourite recipe is Rosanne Cash's potato salad, btw.
January 5, 2019
This is a cookbook and not what one would normally sit down to read. However, there are some stories of the Cash’s family life and dinners they had with various celebrities. It’s worth the read. And there are some great looking recipes I look forward to trying.
November 26, 2020
Heartfelt stories, beautiful photos of food, and many recipes marked for me to make! Being from South Carolina, it was so comforting to see many familiar foods. Made me a little homesick for grits and more!
August 16, 2022
Several old favorites were included with delicious updates and additions -- like chicken salad with walnuts and green grapes. (No I am not adding any onions.) I love the photos and the fried baloney and egg hint -- knick the edges of the balcony so it doesn't curl.
March 11, 2023
I'm not a big Johnny Cash fan but the cover looked interesting so I picked it up and I was pleasantly surprised by how this book captured a different approach to cooking and it was nice to read the different recipes.
November 12, 2018
Good recipes great recollections. Glad I found this unique cookbook/memoir.
June 28, 2019
So I am excited for you so we are quite
July 4, 2023
Enjoyed the recipes along with annotations. A Cash and Carter insight. Tasty too.
August 16, 2019
Nice stories, segwaying into the recipes.
August 23, 2018
I received this book from the publisher recently and I love it. There are lots of wonderful recipes in it that I can't wait to try and I loved reading all the stories. I would definitely recommend this to anyone wanting an excellent cookbook.
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