Pickled, Fried, And Fresh: Bert Gill's Southern Flavors [Hardcover]

Genuine and generous, Gill brings a big city perspective with passion and understanding of the importance of North Florida foodways.Matt Jamie, founder, Bourbon Barrel Foods
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Gills commitment to local food and culture is shown in his books superior knowledge of locally available ingredients and the role food plays in our lives beyond sustenance.Jack Payne, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida
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Gills creations are a study in contraststhey have rural southern roots and yet are urbane. These easy to follow and delicious recipes bring Bert Gills fresh Florida epicurean delights home.Pegeen Hanrahan, former mayor, Gainesville, Florida
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Gill has served our regions best to his restaurants patrons for years. Now both the experienced chef and the beginner cook can savor some of his classics.Stefanie Samara Hamblen,?founder, Hogtown HomeGrown
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Fresh and engaging. Whether youre a culinary novice or a seasoned cook, youll find something here that strikes your fancy.Nancy White, food writer, Florida Times-Union
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A pioneer in the local food movement shares his southern kitchen and bold recipes in Pickled, Fried, and Fresh. Chef Bert Gill will inspire readers to connect deeply with their region and communities by relying on seasonal food from local farmersand to try some of his inventive dishes at home.

In the past 15 years, Gill has established three acclaimed restaurants and this cookbook showcases his signature items like pimento cheese, clams with fennel and oranges, watermelon salad, and bourbon cocktails. Gill has also founded a farm-to-table food organization in Florida, raised awareness of local crops and healthy eating habits, and mentored aspiring chefs who have taken up his skills and ethos in successful culinary careers throughout the United States.

The recipes and photos in this book showcase the unique personality of Gills local foodlƒh