The local book signing, conducted in Thomas Persons Hall, was not a previously scheduled event on the ladies calendar until last week when an opportunity presented the aut
hors the chance to return home for a meet and greet with their hometown supporters following a Saturday book signing in Atlanta.
The new book, Trisha's Table, is the third collaborative publication for the southern ladies but the first without the aid of their mother, the late Gwen Yearwood.
"Several times while working on the book we found ourselves saying mama would know the answer to that," said Trisha in explaining the sisters' process of working on the recipes.
The new book showcases the evolution of the ladies' own cooking trying to strike a balance between hearty and healthy.
"Growing up we had all the staples of southern cooking with our parents and grandparents but now finding healthy alternatives for our own families is important. That doesn't mean sacrificing taste but taking things into moderation," noted the Grammy winner and now best-selling author and television personality.
Trisha spoke of introducing her husband Garth Brooks to sweet potato burgers in lieu of beef patties and being pleasantly surprised when the Oklahoma native gave a definitive nod of approval to the dish.
The book signing was originally scheduled with a two-hour afternoon window in mind but wound up extending well into the evening. No fan left without a signed book, hug or handshake, and commemorative snapshot, and the guests of honor didn't leave until all had been greeted.
Among the many guests were a number of the cookbook auth
ors' former teachers at Piedmont Academy (pictured above)-Gail Sealy, Linda McClelland, Patsy Pitts, and Lin Caldwell, as well as numerous former high school and college classmates, friends, admirers, Piedmont alumni, and family.
