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Off the Eaten Path: Second Helpings – Southern Road‑Trip Recipes & Hidden‑Gem Eateries (2013 First Printing)

Off the Eaten Path: Second Helpings – Southern Road‑Trip Recipes & Hidden‑Gem Eateries (2013 First Printing)

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Title:
Off the Eaten Path: Second Helpings
Publisher:
Oxmoor House | Time Home Entertainment
Author:
Morgan Murphy
Date:
2013
Condition:
Good (G)
Photographer:
Art Meripol
Cover:
Softcover
ISBN:
9780848739553
Book genre:
Cookbook

Tasty eats, local stories & roadside favorites from 16 Southern states.

Off the Eaten Path: Second Helpings takes readers on the ultimate road trip, guiding them to the tucked‑away diners, drive‑ins, cafés, and mom‑and‑pop restaurants that define the region’s food culture. Food critic and travel writer Morgan Murphy crisscrosses 16 Southern states, exploring the roads less traveled and uncovering the dishes, stories, and personalities that make each stop unforgettable.

Published by Oxmoor House as part of the Southern Living collection, this volume highlights the best off‑road eats from Texas and Appalachia to the Gulf and Atlantic coasts. With Murphy’s signature humor and unmistakably Southern voice, each chapter introduces a restaurant, a recipe, and a slice of local lore—capturing the spirit of the South one plate at a time. 

Murphy features standout restaurant recipes such as Caramelized Vidalia Onion Fritters from The Hill in Palmetto, Georgia; Peanut Butter Pie from The Black Sheep in Richmond, Virginia; Red Beans & Rice from Lasyone’s in Natchitoches, Louisiana; Lump Crab Cakes from Bowens Island in Charleston, South Carolina; and Chile con Queso from Salsa Fuego in Fort Worth, Texas.

The photography is vibrant and inviting—front cover image by Art Meripol, with additional photography throughout the book by Meripol, Murphy, and other contributors. The result is a lively visual tour of Southern kitchens, bakeries, and roadside counters. This softcover copy is in good condition, with some wrinkling on the front cover but no pen marks or tears inside.

Author Biography

Morgan Murphy is a celebrated Southern food writer, humorist, and longtime contributor to Southern Living. Known for his witty, down‑to‑earth storytelling, Murphy has built a devoted following through his bestselling books Off the Eaten Path and Off the Eaten Path: Second Helpings, which chronicle his travels to hidden‑gem eateries across the South.

Beyond his culinary work, Murphy has served as a Naval Reserve officer, a media advisor, and a political consultant, bringing a wide‑ranging perspective to his writing and public appearances. His blend of humor, regional insight, and genuine affection for Southern foodways has made him a beloved figure in contemporary food journalism.

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