Presentation on Celebrating Southern Appalachian Food - Recipes & Stories from Mountain Kitchens

Jim and I had a great turn out at a recent presentation on our cookbook "Celebrating Southern Appalachian Food - Recipes & Stories from Mountain Kitchens. The presentation was for the Swain County Genealogical and Historical Society in Bryson City NC.
Information about society from video:
The Society meets the first Tuesday of each month at the Swain County Business Education and Training Center, 45 East Ridge Drive, Bryson City at 6:30 PM. Our research center is located at 91 Brendle Street in Bryson City. It is filled with family histories, books about marriages, births, deaths, county histories, microfilm and other records from Swain County, Western North Carolina and counties from states bordering NC. The following books are available for purchase: The Swain County Heritage Book, Cemeteries of Swain County, Marriage Records for Swain County, The 1971 Swain County Centennial Souvenir booklet, and others. Duane Oliver gave the rights to our Society to reprint his picture book entitled Along the River: People and Places and Remembered Lives, second edition and those are available for purchase, as well as original copies of other books by Duane Oliver. You are invited to visit our Research center Monday thru Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM. It is suggested that you call before your visit to ensure that the facility will be open. Membership in the Society is for a calendar year and includes a copy of each of the Bone Rattlers, our quarterly journal published during that year. For further information, to order books or to join the society please call the Society Research Center at 828-488-2932.
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[@heatherreader9738]

What an amazing treasure. Thank you so much for sharing with all of us!

[@TinaMcCauley1980]

Tipper you are an amazing woman. I love your stories.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

You are so kind Tina! We appreciate you!

[@kimgreene9241]

I truly treasure the book. It’s so much more than a cookbook though. I have thoroughly enjoyed it. Congratulations! And also, thank you for sharing your heart and soul and time to create it. ❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much!

[@tanya334]

Just beautiful ❤

[@Jean-ko4xv]

Thank you for another wonderful visit and meeting Jim. God Bless. Jean ❣&🙏

[@KathysTube]

I really enjoyed the presentation... thanks for sharing 🤗❤️

[@debbielewis9018]

Great presentation. And Jim is a hoot🤗

[@allinenyc4316]

Thank you for sharing & caring, Tipper. Your creativity, work ethic & generosity are inspiring and deeply appreciated.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

You are so kind! Thank you so much for supporting our family!!

[@lindamcteer]

I thoroughly enjoyed the presentation...glad you videoed it!

[@ironhorse7588]

Great video 👍 Much Love 🙏😇

[@mygrammieis]

Awesome thanks for sharing ❤️🤲🙏🏻🤟💫

[@sbishop16]

I love the stories if Appalachia 🥰

[@rachelfrees1268]

My emotions are off the chart. How I miss that way of living and the older generation. What a grand thing the two of you have accomplished. Our cups runneth over.❤

[@pvjohnson52]

This program was excellent.

[@meltcmelinda4012]

What to say in a few words, I thank God for leading me to Tipper and her beautiful words of kindness and always always thinking of her viewers. She can make my day bright like someone walking into a dark room pulling that string as the light bulb clicks on to full glory. I have a copy of the book and want to thank Tipper and Jim for all the hard dedicated worked they together have blended into something that will last for years and years to come. To the Swain Co. Genealogical and Historical Society, thank you for asking Tipper and Jim to speak during your meeting. I enjoyed the kind words and making the other higher themselves. God blessings upon all.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you-you are so kind!!

[@osmadchlo]

I enjoyed this very much! 👏🏻

[@cindyauton4859]

Only 45 with 2 teenagers raising alone plz keep him and us all in prayers! ❤❤❤❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I will pray for him and for all of you!!

[@cindyauton4859]

@@CelebratingAppalachia thanks abunch

[@ladykfirst]

It’s the humbleness for me! You both are blessed so continue on in the name of Jesus ~Kathy

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😊

[@LikesQuilts]

Thank you Tipper for sharing your's and Jim"s presentation! I could listen to both of you tell stories and share recipes for a long time. So proud Jim encouraged you to write the cookbook. I will treasure my copy and feel certain that younger family members will also. Thank you and Jim for preserving and sharing the rich history of Appalachia.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thanks so much 😊

[@collins5038]

Enjoyed this Vlog. Nice to listen to individuals who are interested in securing the history of southern Appalachia recipes.

[@christinej2358]

What a great talk from you both! Thank you for sharing some of it with us.

[@AClark15]

I absolutely love this! Thank you so much for sharing this with us. You are so deserving of your success, as is Jim. I hope to be able to read more from you one day. ❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thanks so much!

[@jsmith317]

I so enjoyed this video. Thank you for sharing. Congratulations on the cookbook!

[@yuzumomo-lab]

So cool movie💕 Fantastic♪🌼 Have a nice day♪✨

[@pamjohns1520]

You carry yourself so well when speaking Tipper….enjoyed this!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Pam!!

[@tonyaburchfield8859]

I love your channel! After my mom passed away in 2015, I realized that there were so many things that I didn't get a chance to ask her. When I was growing up, she would always can or pickle vegetables. Some things I knew how to do, but others I didn't. You've shown me how to do those things and it's kind of like having a piece of her back. Thank you for that and for sharing with the rest of us so that we can pass it down to our children! Love the cookbook! God bless!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Tonya! That makes my day 😀

[@judy_h]

Well done. Fun to listen to. 🙂

[@frankscarborough1428]

Tipper and Jim really enjoyed this account of how the cookbook came about. Thank you and I'm one of the people whose great grandparents on both sides came from the mountains of North Carolina. On fathers his grandparents fathers side. On grandmas side it was her mom side

[@lindareinking5326]

I really enjoyed this video. I'll have to make that potato cake when I visit my sisters next week.❤❤

[@jeanlilley3139]

I am so glad you are doing this video. I couldn't come so this is like being there.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

So glad you enjoyed it!

[@d.l.n.7133]

Tipper , l have loved listing to you and learning about my roots . I finally got to stay in the NC mountains in Sapphire, NC and the Highlands area. I went to a White Squirrel festival and just fell in love with the mountains. I realize that that is a far cry from my roots in Spruce Pine ( my bio father was a moonshiner who was kicked out of his family ) , but still it’s beautiful country. If it wasn’t for my allergies and asthma, my husband ( who would love to move there ) and l would move in a second.

[@donnahawkinsharper8344]

What a wonderful video. Tipper you are a true Ambassador of Appalachia. Thank you so much for your devotion to this incredible region we live in. 😊❤🙏

[@relax2dream164]

I’m so happy my interest in Appalachia brought me to Celebrating Appalachia. I enjoyed your presentation and glad you got a word in edgewise!😄😉❤️🇨🇦

[@pamelaanderson3225]

Exactly in what state do you live in and is it the southern part of the state? Thank you

[@shelleyclott6130]

That was great! Thanks Tipper & Jim. I love your cookbook. Be well & take care.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@colleen1770]

I had to laugh out loud. The Blind Hog and the Acorn. Bless her heart. So cute.

[@jsmith317]

There was an old-time cupboard flour mill in the house where I grew up. So many similarities in cooking and perspectives. It's like I had an Appalachian upbringing on the Nebraska prairie. I so appreciate you folks.

[@CarriePinney]

I really enjoyed this! I love that Jim spoke about the stack cake recipe - that is the recipe that brought me to Celebrating Appalachia!! My mother-in-law made a stack cake that was so good and I really liked it. Unfortunately, I was a young woman, new wife, new mom and not understanding the importance of family recipes. By the time I realized that the recipes were important, she was gone. I looked for YEARS to find a recipe that was close to hers and that search brought me to you. I'm so glad that the search for that Stack Cake recipe brought me to Celebrating Appalachia. I've learned so much and definitely spend quite a bit of time reliving happy memories of family that have long since passed through your (and now Jim's) food and information! Thank you.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Carrie! I love the story of how you found me 😀 and I appreciate you!

[@buffy32684]

Not sure why but hearing y’all speak has me emotional. You’re positively incredible Tipper! So proud of you and happy for you. I’m loving the cookbook.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

You are so kind! Thank you!!

[@1jrcarreto]

Great presentation!

[@jeanie8831]

Years ago, decades ago, I saw an article in a magazine about the Smoky Mountains, it could have been Southern Living or Good Housekeeping, I don't remember but it got my attention. The pictures were so beautiful and instantly my mind went on a vacation right then. My husbands ancesters and family are from Holly Springs, Mississippi and they have a family reunion every couple years and there was gonna be one that year. My husband and I talked it over and decided we were going to the Smoky Mountains after the reunion. Our caravan from Texas included us, 2 kiddos, husbands 2 brothers, 1 sister and their families, Mom and Dad. We couldn't wait to begin our adventure to Tennesee and we weren't disappointed. We've since been back 3 or 4 times, once we drove through a blizzard, I think from Gatlinburg to the Biltmore or maybe the opposite direction, it was so scary, we have no mountains in SE Texas and rarely snow. I said all that to say this, after watching your videos and our trips, I absolutely envy your lifestyle. It has my heart. I absolutely could have been a pioneer. This video was so enjoyable.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you for sharing your memories! So glad you enjoy what we do 😊

[@cynthiapate9138]

I enjoyed this visit with you both about the cookbook! There are so many great recipes in your cookbook…the stack cake is like what I grew up eating. Dried apples make it so much better. Thanks.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much!

[@shirleyfrazier4476]

Great video, Tipper. You mentioned the picture you have in the cookbook of your dad making gravy. I love that. I wish I had one of my mom making biscuits. She didn’t cook much. My dad did most of the cooking because he enjoyed it and my mom didn’t. The one thing she did cook was the biscuits and they were the best! There is nothing like food country food, what my mom used to call “grub”.😀

[@nadinestapler3881]

Loved the talk Tipper. Jim even let you get a word or two in.😅

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

😊

[@Zarrkell]

Just ordered the cookbook!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you!

[@Zarrkell]

@@CelebratingAppalachia I want to make Granny's potato cakes tonight😁 (We called my paternal Grandma 'Granny'❤️)

[@theresagordon6726]

Enjoyed this video so much! You are both excellent speakers. I am looking forward to seeing you Saturday at the original Mast General in Valle Crucis (Sugar Grove). Can’t wait to meet ya 😊

[@pattidunkin870]

You are both so delightful! Thank you for sharing with us! God bless you!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much!

[@mistya627]

Loved this video!!! So a great way to celebrate Appalachia!

[@SoldierPoet]

I really enjoyed listening to this. I could totally see you having your own show on PBS or some other similar type of channel. God bless ya'll.

[@LDHBees]

First recipe I tried from the cookbook was your biscuit recipe- the one with whipping cream. My ability to make buttermilk biscuits is horribly impaired 🤪 Your recipe came out perfectly! My husband was over the moon …It’s my biscuit recipe from now on! I love the photos and stories, too. Thank you ❤ Tipper & Jim. God bless you both.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Wonderful!

[@barbstocktons9338]

I got the book enjoying

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

So glad 😊 Thank you!

[@saraharellano9399]

I could literally listen to y'all's stories all day. ♥️

[@cynthiapena1141]

Thank you for sharing your presentation of you and Jim with us. Y'all were really awesome; Informative, enjoyable, and educational. Congratulations 👏 to both of you on your book. God bless y'all. 🌻🙏🌻

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thanks so much!

[@StrawBerryB86]

Gosh how I wish we all took our history more seriously from day one. I always loved my history and never took my elders for granted but dang,I still fill like I didn't ask,know enough! I love my people and will always be proud to be an Appalachian/Cherokee/Irish/Daddy's girl!! ❤❤

[@d.l.n.7133]

I did a DNA test and my ancestors were a Scottish, a little Irish and a trace of Native American! I grew up basically in NYC and the suburbs. Never had a clue about my past. I have learned so much from listing to these lovely ladies ( and men )., lt’s nice to finally know where my roots were .

[@sandrasmith7091]

Me too I wish I would have asked more questions 👩‍🌾

[@EMBERS-BECAME-BRIGHT-JOY]

I enjoyed getting to meet Jim Cassada, super nice 🤗 Thank you Tipper 😊

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thak you 😊

[@NormanChester882]

Hallelujah Hallelujah for you you famous cook , God bless you, God bless Jim!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Norman!!

[@NormanChester882]

@@CelebratingAppalachia I'm still watching it

[@celtprincess13]

I could listen to you and Jim tell stories all night long!

[@sandrasmith7091]

I always wondered who I was what I was and interested in my heritage. Mainly because my dad was in the military. But I was always drawn to where my parents were from and fortunate to experience it. I know now. I'm Appalachian by way of east tenn, smokies and WV coaldale Mt. I found d my culture. Thanks for helping me find it. 👩‍🌾🥰

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Love that Sandra 😊

[@josiecardenas4440]

Congratulations Tipper and Jim hope you get alot of the cookbooks sold Thank yous both for sharing your stories .

[@JoyceAlgofaidi]

I recently purchased 3 copies of your cookbook, one for me and I gave each of my daughters one. All of us love it. Good job and thanks.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you! So glad you all like it 😊

[@donnaallison7462]

Congratulations to you Tipper and Jim and both of your families! Yall have given all the world such a wonderful gift of Appalachia!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thanks so much 😊

[@donnaallison7462]

@@CelebratingAppalachia You are so very welcome Tipper!😊

[@deborahstrickland9845]

Wonderful. Congrats! You’re definitely the real deal Tipper!❤️👏

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

You are so kind-thank you 😊

[@janetsherwood7210]

Enjoyed Mr. Casada & your presentation video. Love all your videos Tipper. He described you perfectly. Your humble modesty is one of your most endearing traits! Thank you for sharing your pride in the southern Appalachia culture. It somehow evens out the being made "fun of" in my childhood. Plus it warms my heart to hear the same sound of words my dear Granny said. So long ago. God bless you & family. ❤ So very happy to have the cookbook. Signed by three very sweet souls.💯 percent Priceless!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

You are so kind-thank you Janet!

[@jessicasanchez5526]

Hi Tipper💕 I live in California Newport Beach. Love you and your family so much! Thank you for teaching me to make my grandma's green beans. It makes my heart so warm to have my house smell like hers and tummy so warm. Sending prayers to all of you and for Ms Cindy.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you!!

[@MrsEyes512]

Great presentation!! Thanks for sharing!

[@andydanny2419]

I watch that meatloaf video looks very tasty.I will be getting that cookbook 😋🤩

[@rubydobbings4401]

Tipper who is Gid Laney.I had a uncle by that name.But he passed away several years ago.Thank you.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

He was a photographer from Brasstown. He died in 1976 😊

[@vickiebillingsley7842]

My granny taught me to make biscuit with my hands that’s a great memory

[@surban2005]

Looking forward to receiving a copy! Just ordered.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you 😊

[@HolmansHomestead]

You both created a wonderful cookbook y'all and also love the history. Thank you again Tipper 💓

[@kimberlyking9947]

love "get it down before it's gone" enjoyed listening to the presentation.

[@janemay8721]

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity Tipper

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Our pleasure!

[@maree5022]

Thank you so much Jim and Tipper!! I ordered a copy of your book a couple of week's ago, just waiting for it to arrive any day now! This will be an heirloom recipe book which I will happily hand down 😊 Congratulations on your book, so grateful for everyone who contributed big and small. God bless the fruit of your labor. Big hugs, Maree xx

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you!!

[@greywolf2357]

My wife and I are fans of your KZbin channel. We enjoy watching you your husband and two daughters. My wife's birthday is coming soon and I ordered one of your cookbooks and requested you to sign up for her. You did so and it got here much quicker than I anticipated. I thank you so much for that .I know she will enjoy it!

[@patsyerrington]

The book is a treasure! I will be leaving mine to my great-niece with some notes in the margins when time comes. Thank you so much for sharing Appalachia with us!❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

That is so nice-thank you!

[@robinhaupt9119]

What a lovely event. Thank you for sharing Tipper. I'm so happy your book is doing well, I love mine!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Robin! So glad you like it 😊

[@keeptrying5962]

You ARE "the real deal" Tipper! We all can discern that for sure. This was great, really enjoyed it. Thank you, as always!! 🙌🏼 💓

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I appreciate that! Thank you!

[@johnnymayo8534]

Awesome presentation!! Congrats on the well deserved success of y'alls book!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thanks so much!

[@bethgiesey9405]

Wonderful presentation. I enjoyed every minute

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you so much!

[@anitatenney1975]

Wish I could have been there. Very interesting ❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I wish you could have been too 😊 Glad you enjoyed this video!

[@redstone5149]

Received my cookbook this week! Great recipes and pictures! What a treasure!

[@krissyjohnson5551]

This was a great video. I always enjoy hearing about your life and experiences just so interesting. Thanks for sharing this. 😊

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

So glad you enjoyed it 😊

[@carolynholloman6911]

Congratulations Jim and Tipper, your cookbook is great!! I really enjoyed this presentation!!

[@lindamcgee3651]

I really enjoyed watching and listening to all you both said, and the interesting questions. I'd like to have been there to meet you in person. I know we'll meet someday. Thank you all as you continue with Celebrating Appalachia. Blessed 🤗 🙏💕

[@maryg.249]

I’m from Iowa and enjoy your channel because it echos my own heart in the simple joys of family, faith, and hard work. Mary

[@lindahays8444]

Congratulations to you both. So wonderful that you both are preserving your history.

[@deatra-happypagirl4063]

Thank you so much for sharing this presentation with all of us who could not attend. Tipper, you are such a wonderful speaker and I love to watch all your interviews etc. Have you ever interviewed Jim? Lol.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

So glad you enjoyed it! 😊 I talked to Jim about one of his other books here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/nJ23p4GwopigbZY

[@deatra-happypagirl4063]

Thanks, I'll check it out.

[@deatra-happypagirl4063]

Watched the interview with Jim and enjoyed it so much. He is such a character and I wish he would have been one of my college professors! Thanks for the link.

[@marlaschaefer9245]

You're such a good speaker Tipper. This was an enjoyable presentation by both of you.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you kindly!

[@raven4592]

You’re doing a great job with your presentations tipper,don’t know ho w you hold your nerve,well done.

[@ruthanne9914]

Congratulations, Tipper and Jim! And thank you for your wonderful book and for the gift that it holds for its readers. I wish that everyone could know about and be proud of their people and where they come from. Growing up, I always encouraged my kids to "walk big and tall"--not in an arrogant way, but in a grateful and confident way. Nowadays, I think of that phrase often when I watch Chitter and Chatter walking big and tall. ♥

[@andydanny2419]

I will be getting your cookbook😋❤

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Yay! Thank you!

[@fields-n-feathers]

Tipper, you deserve everything Jim said about you. I am SO delighted I stumbled upon your channel, well over a year ago. ~Tennessee Fields🧡

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

You are so kind-thank you 😊

[@beverlybenson9981]

What a great meeting. So excited your cookbook is doing so well. I need to order mine soon.

[@rhondabutler4172]

That was fascinating to listen to you and Jim tell your stories. Thank you for sharing this video. Hope you continue to sell many more cookbooks. I enjoy mine very much.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

Thank you Rhonda!

[@Needlewich]

Congratulations Tipper and Jim for your cookbook which is now an Appalachian treasure! Love your deep desire to know your Appalachian history and we love hearing and reading about it!! Continued success to you both!! God bless and love to all! 💕🤗🙏🏻

[@MrCorvettegirl2]

Hello Tipper Nice to see you & Mr Jim having a question & Answer with the audience I really enjoyed this video 😁 Thank you

[@dr.allisongunneph.d.6494]

This video was so informative! Tipper you are such a great speaker and so at ease with yourself. As Jim said, you are the real thing! I’m gonna make both the cakes!! Blessings 🌼

[@Pembroke1]

What an amazing honour and privilege for everyone. Tipper, you must have been so excited and nervous, before the big day.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

It was a great day 😊 Thank you!

[@Pembroke1]

@@CelebratingAppalachia your welcome

[@cherylrakes976]

I love my cookbook from you Tipper. I cherish the pictures of your life in Appalachia. It reminds me of my childhood growing up with my family.

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

I'm so glad you like it!

[@AuntMaryNC]

What great instincts Jim has to keep encouraging you to memorialize these wonderful recipes and stories. I've followed chefs for years because I worked as one professionally for many years. When I think of current notable southern chefs, in the Carolinas in particular, you rank up with the likes of Vivian Howard and Ashley Christensen. Congratulations!

[@CelebratingAppalachia]

You are so kind-thank you 😊

[@NormanChester882]

I have followed vivan on Georgia public broadcasting, and public broadcast system