The Promise Kitchen

"Simmer and Smoke" is a heartfelt story exploring food, friendship, and new beginnings as Shelby Preston, a young single mother in rural Georgia, dreams of becoming a professional chef, while Mallory Lakes, a food columnist in Atlanta, seeks to reinvent herself amidst personal and professional challenges. Despite their differences, the two women form an unlikely bond through their shared passion for food, highlighting the comforting notion that family extends beyond blood relations. This warm, lyrical narrative also features twenty delightful recipes and a reference guide, celebrating the transformative power of community and connection around the table.