Parnassus Books is thrilled to welcome Stephen and Jessica Rose of The Peach Truck in conversation with Lisa Donovan.
When Stephen and Jessica Rose settled in Nashville, they fell in love with their new city. Their only reservation: Where were the luscious peaches that Stephen remembered from his childhood in Georgia? Amid Nashville’s burgeoning food scene, the couple partnered with his hometown peach orchard to bring just-off-the-tree Georgia peaches to their adopted city, selling them out of the back of their 1964 Jeep Gladiator in Nashville’s farmer’s markets. Since starting their company in 2012, Stephen and Jessica have attracted a quarter of a million followers on social media and have delivered more than 4.5 million peaches to tens of thousands of customers in 48 states. With The Peach Truck Cookbook, the couple brings the lusciousness of the Georgia peach and the savory and sweet charms of Southern cooking, as well as the story behind their success and an insider’s guide to the Nashville food scene, to readers everywhere.
From first bites to easy lunches to mouth-watering dinner dishes and sumptuous desserts, The Peach Truck Cookbook captures the Southern cooking renaissance with fresh, delectable, orchard-to-table recipes that feature peaches in every form. Whether you’re craving peach pecan sticky buns, peach jalapeno cornbread, white pizza with peach, pancetta, and chile, or peach lavender lemonade—or have always wanted to try your hand at making a classic peach pie—Stephen and Jessica have you covered. Many of Nashville’s most celebrated hotspots and chefs, including Sean Brock, Lisa Donovan, and Tandy Wilson, have contributed recipes, so you’ll also get a how-to on cult menu items such as Burger Up’s Peach Truck Margarita. Also included is a pocket peach education—as Jessica and Stephen take you through peach varieties, best harvesting practices, and everything you need to know to have a peach-stocked pantry.
Full of character and charm, The Peach Truck Cookbook is not only an essential addition to the peach-lover’s kitchen, it will bring the beauty of summer to your table all year round.
Stephen and Jessica Rose are the cofounders of The Peach Truck, which has been featured in national media from The Today Show to Food and Wine to Southern Living, and was named to Facebook’s Small Business Council. They live in Nashville, Tennessee with their three children.
Event Info:
Event date: Sunday, June 23, 2019 – 2:00pm
Event address: Parnassus Books3900 Hillsboro Pike Suite 14Nashville, TN 37215
Luxury recent new home build in the ever-growing Cleveland Park/McFerrin Park area!
Walk to Dickerson and Coffee/Restaurants. Hardwoods, tile, granite. Super open plan with high ceilings. This is a showplace! Has to be seen in person! Fenced back yard with parking pad. Gorgeous covered front and back porches. Great Space! Elementary: Shwab Middle: Jere Baxter High: Maplewood. This property is listed at $489,900. Consult your local real estate agent to see.
Lecture: “I didn’t know I was a Surrealist”: Frida Kahlo and Women Surrealists in Mexico presented by Lynda Klich, assistant professor of art history, Hunter College
Frist Art Museum Auditorium Free; first come, first seated
Presented in conjunction with the exhibitions Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera, and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection and Monsters & Myths: Surrealism and War in the 1930s and 1940s, this lecture examines the relationship between Surrealism and Mexico, which André Breton, co-founder of the artistic movement, considered to be the “Surrealist country par excellence.” Special focus will be given to how engaging with the ideas of international Surrealism allowed Mexican women artists to develop an artistic voice that emphasized personal subjectivity and challenged the virile heroic nationalism of modern Mexican art, as exemplified by muralism.
Lynda Klich teaches Latin American art history at Hunter College, CUNY, and is a curator of the Leonard A. Lauder Postcard Collection. She specializes in modern Mexican art. Her book The Noisemakers: Estridentismo, Vanguardism, and Social Action in Postrevolutionary Mexico (University of California Press, 2018) won the University of Maryland-Phillips Collection Book Prize. She co-edited Visual Typologies from the Early Modern to the Contemporary: Local Contexts and Global Practices (Routledge, 2018) and has collaborated on various postcard publications, including The Postcard Age: Selections from the Leonard A. Lauder Collection (MFA Boston, 2012) and The Propaganda Front: Postcards from the Era of World Wars (MFA Boston, 2017).
Come every Thursday night and see some local comedy. Think of yourself as a comedian? Come sign up at 6 PM and show off your talents. Sign-up starts at 6, the first comedian goes on at 6:30. Hosted by Charley Murphey. Free to the public. Snag some BBQ beforehand at The Gambling Stick BBQ next door and make it a great early start to the weekend.
Everyone has their spot to “Must Eat” when in New Orleans. There is a good reason you will not go hungry in New Orleans! There are so many delectable bites in this city, that it would be impossible to review them all. So, we’ve narrowed down our favorites:
1. Commander’s Palace
When you want a true taste of New Orleans fine dining, go to Commander’s Palace in the Garden District. We’ve been to other big names but this one is the place to save that nice ensemble you brought to wear out. You will be met with Southern Hospitality, white linen table cloths, and perfectly sweetened tea. We visited during the Jazz Brunch and it was an amazing and memorable experience. We were served a three-course meal while listening to a jazz band. They stop at each table for special requests and were impressed when our young daughter requested ‘Do Whatcha Wanna’ by Rebirth Brass Band. The food was outstanding and reasonably priced. The creole bread pudding soufflé is not to be missed. Located 1403 Washington Avenue. www.commanderspalace.com
2. Domilise’s Po-Boy
They’ve been doing Po-boys right since 1924! This small house-like corner shop draws in locals and visitors alike. The Po-boys are huge and fresh and are created by the long-time staff. Our pick is the shrimp Po-boy fully dressed (gravy and cheese), washed down with a Barq’s root beer and a bag of Zapp’s Voodoo chips. This is truly a neighborhood gem with the best Po-boys I’ve ever tasted. Grab a number and a seat at the bar. Located at 5240 Annunciation Street. www.domilisespoboys.com
3. Cafe Du Monde
Fresh Beignets with a tower of powdered sugar, washed down with the cafe ole (frozen is best). The world’s most famous coffee (really beignet) shop should not be missed when you’re in New Orleans. As cliche, as it is nothing, beats Cafe Du Monde. They have been around since 1862 and you can eat in or take a bag of goodness to go. We have to stop here every time we are in New Orleans…no exception. Located at 800 Decatur Street. www.cafedumonde.com/
4. Shaya
The South meets Israel. This James Beard Award-winning restaurant under Alon Shaya married these two cultures beautifully. Unfortunately, Alon & John Besh are not working together in this restaurant but the food is still top-notch. We went for lunch and ordered several small plates to share. Some stand out dishes were the Matbucha, Fried Chicken Hummus and the fresh Pita Bread that just kept coming! Located at 4213 Magazine Street. www.shayarestaurant.com/
5. La Boulangerie
You just cannot beat a French Cafe styled breakfast spot…even if it’s in the middle of New Orleans. This bakery and cafe are known for their handcrafted pastries and bread, and sandwiches made from locally sourced products. It’s the perfect stop for a mid-morning snack. Located at 4600 Magazine Street. laboulangerienola.com
6. The Camellia Grill
This diner-style restaurant is a landmark in the city. It opened in 1946 and when you walk through the door, you feel like you’re stepping back in time. A popular spot for Tulane and Loyola students. The servers wear bow ties and the seating is at the counter. They are known for their bacon cheeseburgers, omelets, chocolate pecan pie, and chocolate freezes. They live up to the hype. How do we know? We tried them all! Pelicans fans we always pull for y’all except when our hometown team is in the building. Located at 626 South Carrollton Avenue (Jump on the trolley for an easy ride there).
7. Williams Plum Street Snoballs
Having a Snoball is a tradition for locals in those warm months in New Orleans. Plum Street has a machine that makes ice “like you have snow falling from the sky”. That perfect consistency along with fruit-flavored syrups and sweetened condensed milk makes the perfect sweet treat. Oh, and they’ve been doing it since 1945! Located at 1300 Burdette Street. www.plumstreetsnoball.com
8. Crawgators
You have to take a scenic drive about an hour and a half south to get to this restaurant but it’s well worth the gas! This place is overlooking the busy marina in Venice, Louisiana. Home to professional and sport fisherman. You can’t get fresher seafood than that. The boudin egg rolls were delicious as well as their shrimp and onion rings. After your meal, you can visit the pelicans fighting for fish heads and skin and the neighborhood cat who looks like Goose from “Captain Marvel.” If you’re looking for fresh, quality seafood, Crawgators is highly recommended. If you’ve been out fishing all day, they will even prepare your catch! Put 237 Sports Marina Rd, Venice, LA 70091 into your GPS. You’ll need it. www.venicemarina.com/restaurant.html
9. Shawarma On the Go
Around the corner from where we were staying sits a fine dining level Lebanese place that takes some cues from its home city. The odd part, it’s not where you are expecting it to be located. Looking for some fantastic Middle Eastern Classics and Po’Boys? Just pop inside of the Jet’s gas station on Magazine Street and you’ll find it! They serve fresh chicken shawarma, falafel, lamb and beef gyros, hummus, Lebanese Tea with Pine nuts and locally made pita. Shrimp Po-boys also make an appearance. Gas station food, elevated! Located at 3720 Magazine Street. www.shawarmaonthego.com/
10. Dong Phuong Restaurant
We didn’t make it here for their James Beard Foundation recognized King Cakes (we got to enjoy the Easter season offerings). However, they serve the best banh mi around. This Vietnamese sandwich is loaded with sliced pork, cilantro, and sliced cucumber on freshly baked bread. This “Vietnamese Po-Boy” does not disappoint! Plus, grab the baked desserts while you are there. Located a little outside of the city at 14207 Chef Menteur Highway. dpbakeshop.com
BONUS PICK: The Cupcake Collection
Missing a taste of home? Head over to The Cupcake Collection. You know it from the Germantown location but get to know their second location in their founder’s, Mignon Francois, home city of New Orleans. 2917 Magazine St. Unit 102. www.thecupcakecollection.com
If you’re looking for things to do in New Orleans make sure to check out our other article, “10 Things To Do That Are Family Friendly in New Orleans this Summer or anytime this year!” We’ve spent the last two Spring Breaks in the Crescent City. As Southerners, it’s great to have one of the most unique cities in the world just a short drive away. Please, go help support tourism in our great southern cities.
Inglewood WOW factor! Classic, thoughtfully renovated light-filled bungalow on a corner lot near Riverside Village. High ceilings, master BR with massive walk-in, huge upstairs bonus room, period details throughout, mature landscaping, stately cut-stone, and brick exterior and a back yard that’ll make all your summer dreams come true! Elementary: Dan Mills Middle: Isaac Litton High: Stratford Comprehensive. This property is listed at $649,000. Consult your local real estate agent to see.
Two-time Grammy-winning Americana icon Jim Lauderdale returns with his 32nd studio album From Another World, a twelve-song collection of empathy, love, forgiveness and humility, an antidote to the anger and divisiveness of today’s world. The album includes collaborations with such like-minded co-writers as country legend Melba Montgomery, award-winning producer-songwriter Buddy Cannon, and emerging Americana star Logan Ledger. McCartney-esque melodies, Dylan-esque lyrics, bluegrass, and twangy psychedelia collide on From Another World. Jim has once again opened his heart wide and delivered a beautiful record where country music still cries with the sound of pedal steel guitar and beautiful lyrics flow through aching indelible melodies. Join Grimey’s for a free, all ages in-store performance by Jim Lauderdale on the Grimey’s stage on the day after his new album is released!
The smell of grills, suntan lotion and fireworks are all around. It’s the greatest Birthday party every year. It’s the celebration of our country’s 243rd birthday! You want to look your best and the crew at Alexis + Bolt have you covered with the best looks to make your IG pop. Here are our five favorite picks for 4th of July:
SCOTCH & SODA | LONG SLEEVE GRAPHIC TEE
Keep it cool baby this summer with this fantastic look.
The Florence Crop is a mid-rise Instasculpt skinny with an alluring contoured waistband. Crafted with a slender, calf-hugging fit, this timeless silhouette is a wardrobe essential. Sheridan is a fresh ivory wash with white tuxedo stripe detailing and a raw step hem.
Alexis + Bolt paired these burnt orange overalls with a fun basic tee. Who doesn’t love a good overall because it can be paired with almost anything! cute, and simple chic.
Rolling down I-65 heading toward The Crescent City is often nerve-racking as a parent. Someone we spoke with only scheduled two days in New Orleans afraid there wasn’t much for the family. Oh, we got all the parents covered here. There are so many fun things to do in New Orleans! Known for a more adult atmosphere, New Orleans can also be a great place for a family trip. We took our young daughter with us to explore this southern city and here is a list of our favorite activities:
1. Studio Be- Artist Brandan “B-mike” Odums has become a legend of using the abandoned building to make a powerful message all over the city. From abandoned public housing buildings to other buildings left to rot after Katrina. He now has created a powerful experience in a warehouse that houses a fantastic art exhibition in the Bywater section of New Orleans! HIis exhibit includes pieces that speak to Hurricane Katrina, Black Lives Matter’s Modern day movement and the past Civil Rights Movement. It also touches on self-esteem and love. For a truly extraordinary experience, visit Studio Be. 2941 Royal St, New Orleans, LA 70117. Great video below from GoNOLA
2. Trolley and graveyards- In New Orleans, trolleys are called streetcars. This is a charming, romantic and convenient way to see the mansions that line the streets. If you have a little one who loves “Princess and the Frog” they are going to love riding down the tracks through the Garden District. Also, visiting graveyards is a must to get that full New Orleans tourist experience. Each graveyard has a story to tell and so many offer tours. New Orleans bury their dead in above ground cemeteries and mausoleums. The tombs and monuments are fascinating and worth your time to visit. The one we visited was Lafayette Cemetery Number 1. It’s located across from the famous Commander’s Palace.
3. Prytania Theater- This historic, 1915 single screen movie theater shows New Release, classic, kids’ and indie flicks. It is the oldest operating theater in New Orleans and caters to film buffs and families alike. It certainly has that old Hollywood feel. We were beyond excited to introduce Raiders of the Lost Arc to our young child…on the big screen! It is also charming that the theater is only a single screen theater. Perfect spot when the heat and humidity just get a little too much for you.
4. Mardi Gras World- You will be engulfed in a 300,000 square foot working warehouse when you enter Mardi Gras World. You’ll see old and new floats being made for Mardi Gras parades year-round. They also give you a slice of King Cake to complete the experience. We enjoyed our time here and were amazed by the artistry and effort it takes to make these parade floats.
5. Whitney Plantation- Experience a guided walking tour of this plantation museum that focuses on the experience of southern slaves. Through slave narratives, museum exhibits, memorial artwork and restored buildings, the Whitney will give you an understanding about the enslaved people who lived and worked there. This tour will open your heart and your mind.
6. French Quarter Kids- Our daughter loved these tours. The Creole kids tour is a 1.5-hour tour for kids ages 7-12. The guide takes you back to the 1830s where you explore what life was like for kids back then. This family-friendly tour will keep your kids entertained while they learn. We learned new things too! We also experienced the Music Tour for Teens. What a great way to explore the musical roots and history of this city! This tour spends a great amount of time in Congo Square. These retired teachers made excellent tour guides and the kids (and the parents) were engaged the whole time.
7. Sports- Catch a Pelicans or a Saints game. Experience the excitement of professional sports and cheer on your favorite team! If it’s fall, you’re only an hour from LSU and Tiger Stadium. We’ve spent more time in New Orleans during the NBA season. It’s always a great chance to see the stars of the Western Conference when in town.
8. Preservation Hall- Experience the living traditions of Jazz at Preservation Hall. The Hall, founded in 1961, hosts intimate, acoustic jazz concerts nightly. They feature some of New Orlean’s finest performers and there’s no better place to experience a live concert. We got lucky to see Wendell Brunious and Shannon Powell (drummer in the photo with our daughter). Mr. Powell is Harry Connick’s drummer in many of the big band albums and also performed with John Boutté on the Treme song for HBO’s series. There were three other fabulous musicians with equal resumes. Warning, this is a really old school venue with limited air. (Louis Ford Clarinet, Steve Pistorious piano, Freddie Lonzo trombone)
9. Congo Square- Visit this open space full of musical history. Historically, this was a place that enslaved Africans would set up a market, sing, dance and play music. Congo Square continues to be an important venue for music festivals, brass band parades, and drum circles.
10. Peaches Record Store– Peaches records opened in 1975 and is a favorite local music hub in the city. It is a family-run business and has helped launch the careers of many Nola musicians. But wait….there’s more! There is an authentic 1940’s Woolworth’s luncheonette counter that is fully intact…in the record store! It’s the owner’s dream to make it fully operational again. But for now, it’s worth going to see this piece of history hiding in a record store.
Nashville’s Oddnote and Washington D.C.’s Jeff Draco with friends Suga Daisy, The Dune Flowers, Beau Turrentine, and Tear Ducks will perform live at The Groove this Tuesday, June 11, 2019, starting at 5 PM till 8pm! A Great way to get the week started!
