Edible Read: Words to Cook By

Take Me To The River: Modern American Cuisine Prepared with Brandy

By Dallas McGarity, Steve Coomes, Erika Chavez-Graziano and Ron Jasin; $8; available at shop.copperandkings.com

Take Me To The River is a 60-page cookbook detailing 20 coursed recipes prepared with American brandy and an additional three superlative American brandy pairings with country ham, cheese and artisanal chocolate. The book illustrates the use of Copper & Kings’ aged American brandies—American Craft Brandy, Floodwall Apple Brandy and Butchertown Reserve Casks Brandy—in recipes ranging from amuses, soups and salads through appetizers and entrées. All dishes were developed and prepared by Executive Chef Dallas McGarity. All pairings were coordinated by renowned food and spirits writer Steve Coomes.

You can find this book and more at Carmichael’s Bookstores in Louisville or Joseph-Beth in Lexington. These book stores represent locally owned retailers where the benefits of buying local can be experienced. CarmichaelsBookstore.com; JosephBeth.com