Food Poems from the New Collection

The new book is Rural Astronomy by Georgann Eubanks from EastOver Press

As promised in the last edition of Food Pilgrim, I must report on that chiffon pie that Flannery O’Connor loved so much. For a dinner party with literary friends, Donna Campbell made the pie using a handmade chocolate graham cracker crust. The preparation that followed took most of the day. The 1950s recipe was complicated—scalding milk, stirring in separated egg yolks, then gelatin. Then stirring in frothy, beaten egg whites. Donna even made her own chocolate syrup! The final product was elegant—light as a cloud and not too sweet. Everyone who partook of the dessert at the dinner party was enchanted. Here’s what it looked like—only the very last piece came home from the party.

Chiffon pie made from a Milledgeville, Georgia, tea room recipe that writer Flannery O’Connor loved.

And following our literary theme, I thought I would share four food poems with you, faithful readers. I have just published my first collection of poetry and have been giving readings here and yon. These poems mostly speak to my paternal grandparents with whom I took many, many fine country meals.

My father George Ray Eubanks and his father Bomer Henry Eubanks

I hope these poems whet your appetite for more. You can order the whole collection, called Rural Astronomy, from this website: wildsouth.net. I’ll sign the book and personalize if you wish. It costs $20, which includes postage. You can also order from Amazon, Barnes and Noble, or ask for it at your local independent bookstore. Thanks for reading.