“This cookbook is presented in the spirit of a witness to the faith of a particular congregation and those who are a part of it. It contains a wealth of recipes and other delicious offerings. But it is more than that. It is an invitation to ‘taste and see that the Lord is good. His mercy is from everlasting to everlasting’ (Psalm 34:8).”

~from the essay of Dr. William P. Wood
 
 


PRAISE FOR INSPIRED COOKING

The Charlotte Observer praises Inspired Cooking, calling it "magnificent"....read more
                    Helen Moore, Food Editor
                    October 31, 2007

"Members of First Presbyterian Church uptown have heavenly ambitions for their new cookbook.  They hope the star-studded Inspired Cooking will raise more than $50,000 to help feed the hungry."....read more
                    Table Talk, Charlotte Business Journal
                    October 5, 2007

"If you haven’t bought Inspired Cooking, get one or six now before they’re devoured, which they inevitably will be." ....read more
                    Ken Burrows
                    Lofty Thoughts, Profiles in Curry
                    November 2007

Inspired Cooking succeeds as it "provides recipes that cover all types of cooks, offers dishes you actually want to make, plus keeps it local. . . the selection of  recipes is varied and excellent."  .....read more
                    Blake Miller
                    Charlotte Magazine
                    December 2007

"Inspired Cooking was our fastest selling regional cookbook in 2007 and our 15th best selling non-fiction book of 2007!"
                    Sally Brewster
                    Co-owner, Park Road Books, Charlotte
                    January 2008

 
Hot Cross Buns ~ Gouda Puff Pastry ~ Baby Greens with Roasted Fig and Proscuitto ~ Leek and Goat Cheese Tart ~ Cold Tenderloin of Beef with Tarragon Caper Sauce ~ Spinach Tortellini Soup ~ Traditional Macaroni and Cheese ~ Balsamic Chicken ~ Asian Salmon Miso ~ Cumin-Crusted Pork Chops ~ Confetti Grits ~ Southern Pecan Pie ~ Molten Chocolate Cake ~ Mrs. Ivey's Coffeecake
  • Recipes from the southern tradition. CLICK HERE to try some favorites!
  • Essays describing the historic and continuing vibrancy of First Presbyterian Church in the heart of Charlotte, NC
  • Brilliant photography of inspiring images of the nearly two hundred year old Church
  • Traditional table blessings, ready to be memorized and enjoyed by children and adults

Books may be purchased at First Presbyterian Church following the nine and eleven o'clock Worship Services on Sunday.

Please visit one of our many retailers including Park Road Books, The Buttercup,  Details, Paper Skyscraper and John Dabbs.
Featuring
the artwork
of renowned
folk artist
Susan Daul
and
photographer
Lark Elliott
For food in a world
where many walk
in hunger,
For faith in a world
where many walk
in fear;
For friends in a world
where many walk
alone,
Be among us, O Lord

All proceeds from the sale of this book will be used by Presbyterian Women to feed the hungry in Charlotte.
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