Nicole A. Taylor facts for kids
Nicole A. Taylor is an amazing American writer and a super talented cookbook author. She grew up in Georgia. In 2008, she moved to Brooklyn, New York. This move inspired her 2015 cookbook, The Up South Cookbook: Chasing Dixie in a Brooklyn Kitchen. Nicole Taylor's food writing has been recognized with nominations for the famous James Beard Foundation Award two times. She also hosted a fun podcast called Hot Grease.
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Discovering Nicole A. Taylor's Journey
Nicole A. Taylor was born and raised in Athens, Georgia. She lived in Atlanta for 12 years before moving to Brooklyn in 2008. This big move to Brooklyn sparked the idea for her first cookbook.
The Up South Cookbook: A Taste of Home
Her first cookbook, The Up South Cookbook: Chasing Dixie in a Brooklyn Kitchen, was published in 2015. It took three years to create this special book. It has more than 100 recipes!
- More than just recipes: The book shares not only cooking instructions but also personal stories. These stories explain why each dish is important to Nicole.
- Easy for everyone: A writer for Brooklyn Magazine said the recipes are "approachable for even novice cooks." This means they are easy for beginners!
- A mix of history and food: The New Republic described the cookbook as a mix of "personal history, migration story, and recipe collection." It's like a storybook you can eat from!
- Highly praised: Many places loved this cookbook. NBC News called it a "must-have." Essence, USA Today, Paste Magazine, and Yahoo Food all named it one of the best cookbooks in 2015. Yahoo praised Nicole's skill in using new ingredients. She creates her own unique versions of classic dishes.
Hot Grease Podcast: Talking About Food
In 2017, Brooklyn Magazine listed Nicole Taylor as one of the 100 most important people in Brooklyn culture. They mentioned her work on The Up South Cookbook. They also highlighted her earlier podcast, Hot Grease. This podcast was all about food culture. It aired on the Heritage Radio Network from 2009 to 2013.
Working with Chefs and Community
Nicole Taylor also worked as the director of special projects. This was for the Brownsville Community Culinary Center. This center was started by a famous chef named Claus Meyer.
Awards and New Cookbooks
In 2020, Nicole Taylor was nominated for two James Beard Foundation Awards. These awards are very important in the food world. She was nominated for her excellent writing and creative storytelling.
Her second cookbook came out in 2022. It is called Watermelon & Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations. It was published by Simon & Schuster.
