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The Salt Lick Cookbook: A Story of Land, Family, and Love by Roberts, Scott, Dupuy, Jessica (2013) Hardcover Hardcover

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Jessica Dupuy

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Jessica Dupuy is a freelance writer who has covered wine and food for more than a decade. She has written about Texas wine, specifically for Texas Monthly magazine since 2007. In addition, she is a regular contributor as a wine and food columnist for forbes.com and has written for Imbibe, the Guild of Sommeliers, SevenFifty Daily, Wine Enthusiast, Southern Living, and National Geographic Traveler. She is a Certified Sommelier through the Court of Master Sommeliers and is a Diploma candidate for the Wine and Spirits Educational Trust. She is also a Certified Specialist of Wine and Spirits through the Society of Wine Educators.

Jessica has also covered food trends for various publications throughout her career and is the author of six regional cookbooks including Uchi: The Cookbook, The Salt Lick Cookbook: A Story of Land, Family and Love, Jack Allen’s Kitchen Cookbook, The United Tastes of Texas and The United Tastes of the South through Southern Living magazine, and Tex-Mex: Traditions, Innovations, and Comfort Foods from Both Sides of the Border. Her latest book, The Wines of Southwest U.S.A., a part of the Classic Wine Library, covers the emerging American wine regions in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Colorado.

Dupuy holds a B.A. in History from Trinity University and an M.A. in Journalism from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. She is a member of Les Dames D’Escoffier–Austin. Dupuy lives in the Texas Hill Country, just west of Austin, with her family. Among the things she enjoys most are cooking with her kids, sharing great wine with friends, and fly fishing with her husband. Follow her on Instagram at @jessicandupuy and on Twitter at @jessicandupuy.

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Customers find the stories great, with beautiful photos. They also say the book is a great addition to their kitchen collection, with easy-to-follow and very tasty recipes. However, opinions are mixed on the recipe content, with some finding it good and easy, while others say there are few recipes.

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Customers find the stories in the book great, with great family history and awesome recipes. They also mention that the book is full of Texas history.

"...This is a gorgeous cookbook. It's loaded with stories about the family and the history of the restaurant...." Read more

"...This book isn't just a cook book. It includes stories about Scotts family history and what made him who he is today...." Read more

"...plus it is a very romantic look at this part of Texas, great little stories about how all this comes together...." Read more

"...Well written, entertaining, with beautiful photos and a wonderful story. AND...the recipes rock too!..." Read more

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Customers find the photos in the book beautiful and well written. They also appreciate the useful recipes and good background.

"...This is a gorgeous cookbook. It's loaded with stories about the family and the history of the restaurant...." Read more

"...Fantastic cookbook, plus it is a very romantic look at this part of Texas, great little stories about how all this comes together...." Read more

"...The book is a beautiful book with gorgeous pictures. However, the recipes were very few. Most of them are so basic i wouldn't even use them...." Read more

"...Well written, entertaining, with beautiful photos and a wonderful story. AND...the recipes rock too!..." Read more

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Customers find the book a great addition to their kitchen collection and a good gift.

"...I can't say enough about this book. A great addition to my cookbook collection (or should I display it for all to see...hmmmmm...what a dilemma!)" Read more

"...Wonderful addition to any collection or gift for the Grill/smoker enthusiastWill continue to gift" Read more

"...Good to have for the memories, though it's not really a recipe book." Read more

"This book is a great gift. I bought several for Christmas gifts. There are recipes passed down through this family. And the photos are beautiful." Read more

4 customers mention "Food"4 positive0 negative

Customers find the food in the book easy to follow and very tasty.

"...It has been very exciting to learn about what makes their wonderful food taste so Heavenly. Great history book, fantastic cookbook." Read more

"Their food is amazing, the photos are great and the story behind the restaurant is one my husband and I hadn't heard - all of the stories are touching" Read more

"It is a beautiful book. The recipies are easy tofollow and very tasty. There are other interestingfacts about the family, etc." Read more

"...Great tasting country food." Read more

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Customers find the writing style of the book well written.

"...Well written, entertaining, with beautiful photos and a wonderful story. AND...the recipes rock too!..." Read more

"...its beginning and a history of the family - beautiful photos and so well written. Can't recommend it enough!" Read more

"Book was very informative and really good to read. Explained very well detailed. Other family members also enjoyed the book also." Read more

"Such a great book for reading. Full of Texas history. Nicely done. Great pictures." Read more

7 customers mention "Recipe content"3 positive4 negative

Customers are mixed about the recipe content. Some find the recipes easy, simple, and delicious. They also say the stories are fun to read. However, some customers feel the book has very few recipes.

"...However, the recipes were very few. Most of them are so basic i wouldn't even use them...." Read more

"...Just good, simple, delicious recipes of country folk...." Read more

"...It's a great coffee table book, but there aren't very many recipes in there if you hoping for some." Read more

"...This book Kicks Ass! Not only does it have really good, easy recipes, but the stories are fun to read...." Read more

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CheeseMouse

Prior to visiting the Salt Lick, I bought this book.

Reviewed in the United States on March 12, 2013

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We're planning a trip to Texas next month and in preparation I purchased this book. A close friend of mine from Texas highly recommended that we visit the restaurant during our trip and it was enough convincing for me to purchase their cookbook. This is a gorgeous cookbook. It's loaded with stories about the family and the history of the restaurant. Photos are plentiful and absolutely beautiful. There's a definite genuineness about everything in the book from the recipes to the step by step photos of age-old processes. I highly recommend this book even though I have not yet visited the restaurant. The recipes reflect a very homey and down-south approach to food. I am highly looking forward to visiting the Salt Lick on our trip to Texas and am also looking forward to trying out many of the recipes.

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P Thompson

Mouth Watering

Reviewed in the United States on January 27, 2021

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I first experienced Salt Lick BBQ in 1998. I have traveled all around the U.S., and this is hands down the BEST BBQ you can find anywhere. This book isn't just a cook book. It includes stories about Scotts family history and what made him who he is today. There are many downhome recipes, as well as Salt Lick signature favorites. This is a book that you can sit down and read in an easy chair, but be warned, you may want to keep a napkin handy for the drool. I highly recommend for anyone that enjoys downhome cooking, and especially for fans of the worlds best BBQ - Salt Lick.

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Muddawg

Brings back lots of memories

Reviewed in the United States on May 5, 2013

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No, this may not be a cookbook in the traditional sense, as an earlier reviewer complained. It does not contain elaborate, challenging recipes and cooking techniques. What it does contain is recipes of simple, delicious recipes of a differenr era. And I cannot wait to try them out myself. I wish I had my mother and grandmother's recipes to share with others. And there are many more recipes in this book that I had initially thought, and not all barbeque recipes and techniques. Just good, simple, delicious recipes of country folk.

Overall, I loved the totality of this book. I have been eating at Salt Lick since the winter of 1973. Once discovered, my college friends and I made the 30 minute trip at least twice a weekend (they were open only Thursday to Sunday then). I can't say I ever remember seeing Scott there, but I definitely knew his mother and father. Thurman was always by the door, guarding his pit, and Hisako was in the dining room, making sure the customers had what they needed. I remember being there once with three of my buddies and two six packs of Lone Star. Hisako was amazed that 4 college students were going to drink all that beer!! She is such a sweet lady. We were there religiously several times every weekend, sometimes being the only ones there. We were amazed that the place wasn't full with people devouring the delicious BBQ. But by the end of my four years at college place was starting to get noticed and had large crowds on Saturdays and Sundays.

I have so many fond memories of the place - the drives on 1826 back when it was undeveloped ranch lands, much like Scott describes growing up there, the staff there, the awesome BBQ, the building and the grounds, and, of course, Mr. Thurman and Mrs. Hisako. I love just thumbing through the book and looking at the pictures of the place and the countryside. What is the best BBQ joint in the country or Texas is arguable because everybody has their own ideas. But The Salt Lick is definitely my favorite.

I thank Scott for writing this book and sharing his stories and recipes. Like I said, I wish I had my mother's and grandmother's recipes. And I am glad that there are people that will continue carrying on the Salt Lick tradition. That is so important in times like these when everything is about speed and convenience.

Again, thank you, Scott. This book only deepens my love and respect for your family and restaurant.

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Scott J. Morrison

Wonderful cookbook from the GREATEST barbeque place on this planet!

Reviewed in the United States on March 14, 2018

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If you have been to Salt Lick in Driftwood Texas, you know how good their food is, and this little barbeque bible has the recipes directly from the owner. Fantastic cookbook, plus it is a very romantic look at this part of Texas, great little stories about how all this comes together. I made a brisket following the instructions in this book and nailed the taste and perfection that is Salt Lick barbeque!! This is a must have cookbook from the Austin Texas area.

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Carolina girl

Lovely cookbook with a tale to tell

Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2013

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I'd read about this restaurant and will be back in Austin on business next month, so I decided to buy this cookbook to learn more about Salt Lick. This book is lovely -- the pictures of the food makes your mouth water (as do the recipes) and the author shares the story behind this restaurant. You meet his wife, a woman of courage and strength, who has lived a full life despite her heath challenges. And, you meet his daughter, who had her wedding at the vineyard. Scott's love for his family and extended restaurant family is heartening. Since I recently purchased the book, I've only had time to make one recipe -- his peach pound cake. (Peaches are in, so why not?) Umm, good! I look forward to trying more of his recipes.

Have I decided to wait up to four hours to eat at Salt Lick? You betcha! I've reserved an early morning flight and car rental and will head to Driftwood, TX for lunch. Since my husband won't be with me, I've promised to bring him back some of their BBQ sauce, which I'm hoping will lure him into a return trip to TX for to try Salt Lick's brisket. I just asked my husband if that sounds OK to him and he responded, "Sounds GOOD to me." Yes, we're southerners and LOVE barbecue.

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the hat lady

Beautiful story book, not a cookbook.

Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2013

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My brother lived in Teaxs and raves about the Salt Lick.I bought the book hoping to recreate some of the recipes in the book. The description did state this was a behind the scene story of the restaurant with recipes. The book is a beautiful book with gorgeous pictures. However, the recipes were very few. Most of them are so basic i wouldn't even use them. Actually i think most of the recipes shown in the book do not appear to even be served in the restaurant. I hope my brother enjoys the book because of the memories it brings back to him. As far as i am concerned i collect cook books and have a couple hundred of them. This is not one that i would keep in my collection.

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Dave

Great book

Reviewed in Canada on August 10, 2015

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After eating there finding this book was a real treat. Not only a great reminder of our vacation but it looks like a great cookbook As well looking forward to trying the recipes.

Lorana

Für BBQ Fans

Reviewed in Germany on April 8, 2016

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Auch wenn das Buch in Englisch geschrieben ist, kann man sich die Rezepte gut herleiten bzw. übersetzen und diese bieten einige Highlights. Mein Mann ist leidenschaftlicher BBQer und hat dort schon einige Ideen umgesetzt.

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J G Frieslaar

A great read ...

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 17, 2013

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So much more than just another BBQ book, you get to understand the spirit of BBQ, a great book showing how BBQ can make it to the highest table, supported by some great pictures.