a Touch of Jazz: Celebrating Food, Family & Love with Gourmet Flair

For Jazzmyne Buckels, AKA Gourmet Mommie, food means family.Growing up between Evanston, Illinois and Southern Louisiana, she learned how to marry classic Southern flavors with the warmth of Northern influences-all under the loving guidance of her mother, grandmothers and aunts. Now, in A Touch of Jazz, she brings those influences together, giving a glimpse into family traditions and the lessons passed down through generations.In this warm, empowering guide for cooks of every skill level, you'll findrecipes for roux and rib tips, hushpuppies and banana pudding-all thewholesome, comforting foods that keep families coming back for more. Accessible gourmet dishes, complete meal plans, kid-friendly recipes, and allergy-friendly alternatives make for a comprehensive resource, while short, meaningful stories transform recipes into a celebration of culture and connection. Using everyday ingredients to create beautiful, delicious meals, this cookbook shows that anyone can cook: all you need is A Touch of Jazz.