Nicole A. Taylor
Writer, Creative & Co-founder of The Maroon House
Photo Credit: Kaylin James
Photo Credit: Kaylin James
A James Beard Award-nominated food writer, home cook, and creative, Nicole Taylor is the author of Watermelon & Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations, the very first cookbook to celebrate Juneteenth
"A book of current recipes for use in celebrating Juneteenth this year and beyond. The food photography has a retro feel, but the styling is modern and vibrant, which helps communicate [Taylor's] purpose...And her recipes for barbecue sauces made with figs and vinegar, rhubarb and brown sugar, and peaches and molasses will liven things up on the grill, as will pickled blueberries, squash spears, and purple carrots on the side. You’ll also find a whole lineup of red drinks that’ll have you forgetting all about Big Red."
- TEXAS MONTHLY