Ep 8. A Southern Heart-to-Heart with Kelsea Ballerini
- November 30, 2019
- 20 min
Trisha Yearwood welcomes country music star Kelsea Ballerini into her Southern kitchen for a heart-to-heart conversation and some good old-fashioned cooking. In this episode of Trisha's Southern Kitchen, the two friends chat about their love for cooking, music, and their shared Southern roots.
Trisha kicks things off with a classic Southern dish - chicken and dumplings. She explains step-by-step how to make the perfect dumplings from scratch, with a recipe that's been passed down in her family for generations. Along the way, Trisha and Kelsea swap stories about their Southern grandmothers and childhood memories in the South.
As they cook, the conversation turns to Kelsea's success as a country music singer and songwriter. Kelsea shares her journey to fame, from growing up in East Tennessee to being discovered by a record label at just 19 years old. Trisha offers words of encouragement and tells Kelsea how proud she is of her accomplishments.
Next up, Trisha and Kelsea whip up a batch of buttermilk biscuits - a staple in any Southern kitchen. Trisha adds a twist to her recipe by stuffing the biscuits with bacon and cheddar cheese. Kelsea can't resist sneaking a bite before they even come out of the oven.
Throughout the episode, Trisha and Kelsea continue to bond over their shared love for cooking and music. They discuss the ways in which food and music bring people together and create a sense of community.
For their final dish, Trisha and Kelsea create a dessert that's sure to please any Southerner - peach cobbler. Trisha shows Kelsea how to make the perfect cobbler filling using fresh peaches and a secret ingredient that's been passed down in her family for generations. Kelsea pitches in by making a homemade crust from scratch.
As they sit down to enjoy their meal, Trisha and Kelsea reflect on the importance of family, tradition, and Southern hospitality. They raise a glass of sweet tea and toast to good food, good music, and good friends.
Overall, this episode of Trisha's Southern Kitchen is a heartwarming tribute to Southern culture and the bonds that bring people together. Trisha and Kelsea's easy banter and shared love for cooking make this episode a must-watch for fans of Southern cuisine and country music alike.
