No surprise that the uber-accomplished Terry Bradshaw has a new book.
A former No. 1 pick in the NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech (and Shreveport’s Woodlawn High), Bradshaw’s been a champion throwing both a javelin and a football. Appeared with major roles in hit movies. Been in several television shows. Recorded six albums. Had his own TV talk show. Been co-host of FOX NFL Sunday since its inception in 1994.
Most recently, he’s starred in The Terry Bradshaw Show, an appropriately named Branson-type entertainment stage affair that’s traveled the land.
And this less-than-shocking news: HBO’s working on a Bradshaw documentary. True story.
Guy’s like a 15-tool player. Can still make all the throws.
And the latest one is his newest book — but it’s not set on the football field. It’s more important than that. Much, much more important.
It’s about food.
It’s The Bradshaw Family Cookbook, a tastefully done joy filled with dozens of recipes and photography that borders on delicious. If only the thing were scratch-and-sniff…
You can buy the book at your regular book-buying locations of course, but you can also get one autographed by the author — well, one of them, Terry — Tuesday, November 25 from 3-5 p.m. at Origin Bank-Downtown Ruston, 400 North Trenton Street in Ruston. The $50 donation will get you a book and a digital photo, processed on site, with Terry while he signs your book. Proceeds go to the University where Bradshaw quarterbacked and became, thanks to the pen of the late and legendary Ruston-based sportswriter Buddy Davis, The Blonde Bomber.
Space is limited, so fans (and grocery eaters) are encouraged to register for the Bradshaw Cookbook Experience at www.LATechSports.com/cookbook.
A brief book review, while you enjoy a Spinach Bacon Sports Ball, (page 128):
You meet not only the Bradshaws but also their kitchen and pantry. No locker room here.
From there, Team Bradshaw takes you through a play sheet that includes Breakfasts and Brunches, Starters and Snacks, Grilling and Smoking, potlucks and sweets and salads and sides. You’ll meet Nannie’s Cornbread Dressing, Pappy’s Midnight Spoon, Keller’s Granny Smith Apple Turnovers, Poppa Hester’s Savory Herb Pimento Cheese, and Terry’s Legendary Bradshaw Beans.
Dozens of recipes, as distant as Asian-Inspired Sticky Finger Ribs, South of the Border Lasagna, and German Country Potato Salad, and as close as Louisiana Coconut Crème Pie.
Grandpa “What’s for supper!?” Jones from the old Hee-Haw TV show would be jealous.
The book is dedicated to his kitchen-whiz grandmother, “Hoodie Baby,” a precious woman who must have smelled like bacon grease and flour and grandkids. God bless her.
It took some research help from my sports-oriented friend Kyle and his priceless young daughter Kendall, but we uncovered some recipes that did not make the book. Leftovers, you might say. (Meghan, the wife/mom of that duo, could not help because she was actually, well, working. Or maybe cooking supper.) Look for these in The Bradshaw Family Cookbook, Re-Heated.
BBQ Pitts(burgh)
Chicken Terry-aki
Pitts-Burgers
Terrible Fowls
Supper Bowls
Ground Chuck Noll Burgers
Black and Gold Gouda Burgers
Red and Blue Braised Bruised Ribs
Jack Ham Sandwiches
Mean Joe Mustard Greenes
Fly Pattern Pasta
Shoot the Gap Stewed Okra
FrancoFurters
Mike Webster Center-Cut Sirloin
Steel Curtain Flank Steak
Woodlawn Wontons
Circle 12 Ranch Stew and Fixins’
Lynn Swann Soufflé
Bulldog Puppy Mix (Chex, pretzels, nuts, and powdered sugar is involved)
Don’t Get Sacked! Sushi
Lambright Lamb Chops
The Immaculate Collection (Roast, Taters, Beans, Gravy, and Locker Room Yeast Rolls)
Three Rivers Root Beer.
How do they taste? They all taste like winning. We give it Four (Super Bowl) Stars.
Contact Teddy at teddy@latech.edu
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