Local Chef’s Cookbook Goes National

Kenny Gilbert’s Southern-inspired cookbook, and topic of his recent broadcast.
Kenny Gilbert’s Southern-inspired cookbook, and topic of his recent broadcast.
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Florida’s Embassy in D.C. partners with local bookstore

In February, the Florida House on Capitol Hill Book Club, along with San Marco Books and More, hosted Chef Kenny Gilbert for a broadcast about his cookbook “Southern Cooking, Global Flavors.”

In the book, Gilbert offers up 10 iconic Southern dishes, followed by twists with international variations on the classic version. It connects the global culture to the comforting potential of Southern cuisine and celebrates the cultural influences that have coexisted
in America.

Hope Hana, Jacksonville Trustee for Florida House, with Chef Kenny Gilbert and Desiree Bailey, owner of San Marco Books.

Gilbert has had a three-decade career that includes fine dining restaurants and a stint as Oprah Winfrey’s personal chef. He made his national debut on “Top Chef” in 2010, but is based in Jacksonville, where he owns Silkie’s Chicken and Champagne Bar.

The Florida House on Capitol Hill Book Club hosts authors, booksellers and book experts quarterly to discuss literature about the Sunshine State. “Southern Cooking, Global Flavors” is available at San Marco Books and More, sanmarcobooksandmore.com, as well as online retailers.

Tags: Florida House on Capitol Hill Book Club, Kenny Gilbert, San Marco Books and More, Silkie’s Chicken and Champagne Bar, Southern Cooking Global Flavors


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