Biographical note:

The son of a cattleman and the grandson of a butcher, Matt Moore is, for all intents and purposes, the quintessential Southern gentleman. With the philosophy of "Work hard, play harder," this Nashville, Tennessee-based musician, husband, traveler, and entrepreneur lives a lifestyle which has molded a realistic, simple, and healthy approach to cooking. This self-taught chef has established himself as the go to resource for creative and reliable recipes created for the man's-man. His food-writing has garnered critical acclaim for his food-writing by publications such as BBC'S EasyFood Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, The Chicago Tribune, and the New York Times--who named Moore's first book, Have Her Over For Dinner: A Gentleman's Guide to Classic, Simple Meals, as one of the year's best cookbooks. With national television appearances on the likes of The Today Show, Fox & Friends, BetterTV, and WGN under his belt, Moore, with is camera-ready looks and Southern charm, is quickly and unquestionable becoming a favorite mainstay in the world of food personalities.

Main description:

Today, in addition to being chivalrous, honest, and generous, a Southern gentleman is socially connected, well traveled, and has an appetite for life. In this part-cookbook and part-guidebook, Matt Moore embraces a fresh perspective on what it means to cook, eat, and live as a true Southern Gentleman in the 21st century. Moore takes readers on an entertaining walk through the life of a Southern gentleman using recipes for 150 distinctly simple Southern dishes for every meal of the day, plus tales from family and some well-known friends. Gorgeous full-color photography graces this culinary update on authentic Southern cuisine. Featured recipes include everything from Seafood Gumbo and Gameday Venison Chili to desserts like Grilled Georgia Peach Crisp and favorite cocktails like The Brown Derby made famous in 1930's Hollywood.