Paula Deen declares that Matt and Ted Lee are great cooks and “the modern-day Lewis and Clark of Southern cuisine.” In conversation with NPR's Linda Wertheimer, these gurus of Southern gastronomic tradition regale us with stories of a land of screened porches, colorful characters, and seasoned skillets filled with flavorful food. They reveal ways that Southern traditions and ingredients can inspire your cooking and entertaining. The brothers reference sources for traditional down-home cookery and describe how to update recipes for contemporary kitchens and palates while respecting venerable folkways. Their cookbook The Lee Bros. Simple, Fresh, Southern (Clarkson Potter) is available for signing.

The Lee Bros. are contributing editors for Travel + Leisure and wine columnists for Martha Stewart Living.

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