The Mossback Cafe Cookbook: The Best Little Fictional Cafe In Texas
by Thomas FenskePublish: Apr 14, 2017Cooking Book Overview
"The Mossback" first appeared in the pages of Thomas Fenske's novel, THE FEVER, when fictional cafe owner Smidgeon Toll proudly delivered a serving of Huevos Rancheros Especial to Sam, the book's hero. The description of the dish's spicy goodness spurred numerous readers to ask the author, "Is that a real dish?"
Now you can find out for yourself as Smidgeon steps out of the pages of the novel to share this recipe with you, along with many others.
You will love her quirky, homespun wisdom and down-to-earth country cafe cooking as she gives insight into what has made The Mossback a unique and delightful locale in the world of fictional eateries.
Smidgeon explains how to make her excellent biscuits, introduces the cafe's locally famous chili, and provides details about their fork-tender barbecue. She also presents other favorites like "That BLT" (with its full-sized heap of bacon), the "Double Trouble Dog" (refried beans and guacamole on a hot dog?), and everybody's favorite, the "Best-Danged Buttermilk Pie" you've ever tasted.
As a bonus, she shares her famous potato salad secret, and she might even include a trade secret or two!