Dolly Parton Collaborates with Sister for New Cookbook: ‘Journey With Us’
By Movieguide® Contributor
Country legend Dolly Parton is “stumbling to the kitchen” with a new cookbook! This time, it is a nostalgic collaboration with her sister, Rachel Parton George.
The “Jolene” singer announced the news to her Instagram audience.
“Well, what’s cookin’, good lookin’? It’s our new cookbook! I wrote this book with my sister, Rachel, who might just be the best cook I know,” she shared in the post. “If you’re like us, you believe that good food and good times are the next best thing to pure love. So take a journey with us, into the kitchen. #GoodLookinCookin hits bookstores September 17th! Head to the link in my bio to pre-order now.”
“What CAN’T Dolly do? Apparently she can do anything. Amazing,” one user commented.
“This is one to have out in the kitchen! It’s so cute,” another user said.
Penguin Random House said, “In ‘Good Lookin’ Cookin’’ Dolly and Rachel share tips for hosting events all year long, including twelve multi-course menus of cherished recipes for New Year’s Day, Easter, Mother’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and more.”
The publisher promises, “You’ll learn how much butter or whipped cream goes into a ‘Dolly Dollop,’ what condiment is almost always on the table at Parton family meals, and what special dish Rachel makes at Dolly’s request every year for her birthday.”
TODAY reported, “Recipes include American classics such as Country Ham and Biscuits, Barbecue Spare Ribs, Family Favorite Meatloaf, Slaw of Many Colors, Watermelon Fruit Salad, Mac and Cheese, and Strawberry Shortcake.”
“The book will feature more than 80 recipes, along with photographs of Parton and her sister that ‘will make you feel like part of the Parton family,’” the source continued.
This isn’t Parton’s first food endeavor.
Recently, she released a baking mix line in partnership with Duncan Hines. Movieguide® previously reported:
The “9 to 5” singer teamed up with Conagra Brands, who own Duncan Hines, and the country star will release five new products in addition to her already available boxed mixes.
The new products will include Yellow Cake Mix, Chocolate Cake Mix, Cinnamon Crumb Cake Mix, Banana Nut Muffin Mix and Blueberry Muffin Mix.
“They’re like having kids,” Parton said of the mixes. “They’re all my favorites. It just depends on the time of day and what kind of mood I’m in and what my tastes are calling for.”
Parton will expand beyond baked goods, though. A buttermilk pancake mix, Dolly’s version, will release later this winter. There are also plans to release frozen items this year.