Book Information: Mary Mac’s Tea Room

mary mac Book Information: Mary Macs Tea RoomMary Mac’s Tea Room

65 Years of Recipes from Atlanta’s Favorite Dining Room

by John Ferrell

Price: $27.99
ISBN-13: 978-0-7407-9338-7
ISBN-10: 0-7407-9338-1
Format: Hardcover
Size: 8 1/4 x 10 1/4 in.
Page Count: 208 pages

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Mary Mac’s Tea Room Reviews

mary mac Mary Macs Tea Room Reviews“Mary Mac’s is a true community crossroads, where race, class, politics, and social standing are set aside over plates of Southern comfort food—Fried Okra, Country Ham with Red Eye Gravy, Sausage Cornbread, and Blackberry Jam Cake with Caramel Icing. … The book shares the recipes for the classic dishes but also celebrates the restaurant’s history and traditions that have been handed down through owners and cooks. ” ––Appetite for Books http://bit.ly/bwmbhb

“Mary Mac’s is a destination for many visitors to the city. It was my first visit. I can now see why so many of Atlanta’s residents are regulars. When you enter Mary Mac’s you are treated to the much lauded Southern hospitality that you may be hard-put to find in more commercial establishments in Atlanta. I also received a copy of the Mary Mac’s Tea Room: 65 Years of Recipes from Atlanta’s Favorite Dining Room. I couldn’t put it down; I read it straight through. The book is a fascinating history of Mary Mac’s and the people who helped create an Atlanta landmark. The story is compelling and the photographs capture the charm of a bygone age. It also contains easy-to-follow recipes for the restaurant’s Southern favourites. The book is a veritable primer on classic Southern cooking. You can learn to make a tasty tomato pie, tempting squash casserole, crispy fried chicken, and many other tempting Dixie dishes. It also contains recipes for the restaurant’s signature desserts.” ––Dolce Dolce http://www.dolcedolce.com/?tag=mary-mac%E2%80%99s-tea-room

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Bring Home Atlanta’s Favorite Dining Room

mary mac Bring Home Atlanta’s Favorite Dining RoomMary Mac’s Tea Room is 65 years young and going strong—just like all us good ol’ Southern girls who get better with age. Awesome fried chicken, pot likker, greens, and cornbread—this is my kinda food, y’all.” ––Paula Deen

Tradition is very important in the South. John Ferrell knew this when he bought Mary Mac’s Tea Room, the Atlanta institution serving hungry diners since 1945. One tradition many restaurant owners cherish that John does not is keeping delicious recipes a secret from inquiring guests. In Mary Mac’s Tea Room: 65 years of Recipes From Atlanta’s Favorite Dining Room, 125 classic recipes are shared from the tea room steeped in tradition.

daily for years.  One of the main ingredients that keeps people coming back to Mary Mac’s is its Southern hospitality. The dining room sees as many as 1,000 customers a day, and each diner is greeted personally and made comfortable with the help of Jo, the “goodwill ambassador” known for giving weary customers a huge smile and a helpful back rub.

Mary Mac’s Tea Room includes 125 classic recipes from the Atlanta landmark, along with employee biographies, celebrity and favorite guests (such as Cher and the Dalai Lama), historic and modern photography, old menus, postcards, and artwork from its colorful history. Regular customers and anyone who enjoys a hearty meal now have a chance to experience the sweet and savory Southern comfort of Mary Mac’s Tea Room in their own homes.

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Georgia Peach Cobbler

peach cobbler Georgia Peach CobblerFrom Mary Mac’s Tea Room: 65 Years of Recipes from Atlanta’s Favorite Dining Room

Serves 8 to 10

2 pounds fresh fruit or 1 (16-ounce) can sliced peaches in heavy syrup, undrained
1 cup plus 3/4 teaspoon sugar
1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 teaspoons cornstarch
8 tablespoons (1 stick) salted butter, cut into small pieces
1/2 cup shortening
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup ice water (with crushed ice)
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted  butter, melted

Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Peel and slice the fresh fruit. (If using canned fruit, taste before adding the sugar.) Place the fruit in a bowl and add 1 cup of the sugar, lemon juice, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and cornstarch. Toss together gently. Pour the sweetened fruit into a 13 by 9-inch baking dish and dot with the butter pieces.

In the work bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, on medium speed, beat the shortening, salt, and the remaining 3/4 teaspoon sugar. Gradually add 1/2 cup of the flour to the shortening mixture and mix together lightly. When the mixture becomes stiff, add 1 tablespoon of the ice water. Repeat the process until all the flour and water is used. The mixture should be soft, but not wet. Cover and let chill for 30 to 40 minutes. Roll out on a floured surface to a 13 by 9 1/2-inch rectangle. tablespoon of the ice water. Repeat the process until all the flour and water is used. The mixture should be soft, but not wet. Cover and let chill for 30 to 40 minutes. Roll out on a floured surface to a 13 by 9 1/2-inch rectangle.

Cover the fruit with the pastry, crimping the edges. Make 3 or 4 slits in the pastry with a sharp knife for steam to escape. Brush the crust with the 2 tablespoons of melted butter. If using fresh fruit, cook for 1 hour. If using canned fruit, cook for 25 to 30 minutes at 400˚F. The cobbler is done when the pastry is golden. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

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Okra and Tomatoes

okra Okra and TomatoesFrom Mary Mac’s Tea Room: 65 Years of Recipes from Atlanta’s Favorite Dining Room

Serves 4 to 6

1 (14 1/2-ounce) can crushed tomatoes, undrained
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 tablespoon sugar
2 tablespoons salted butter, melted, or strained bacon drippings
1/2 pound okra, stemmed and cut into  1/4-inch slices
2 teaspoons cornstarch (optional)
2 teaspoons cold water (optional)

In a heavy saucepan, combine the tomatoes, salt, white pepper, sugar, and melted butter or bacon drippings. Cook over medium-high heat for 10 minutes. Add the okra, reduce the heat, and simmer for 5 minutes. (To thicken the stew, mix together the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth. Add to the stew and bring to a boil, stirring until thickened to the desired consistency.) Add additional salt and white pepper  to taste.

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About John Ferrell

jferrell About John FerrellJohn Ferrell purchased Mary Mac’s Tea Room in 1994 from the original owner. Margaret Lupo handpicked Ferrell to share her historic business and recipes, and her vast knowledge of down-home Southern food. Ferrell has expanded the business while still maintaining the beloved traditions of “Atlanta’s Dining Room.”

Mary Mac’s Tea Room has been serving up classic Southern comfort food to the people of Atlanta, Georgia, since opening in 1945. The last of the city’s old Southern tea rooms, Mary Mac’s thrives today, serving more than 1,000 customers every day.

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