Graham Kerr first became a worldwide TV celebrity as the Galloping Gourmet, winning record numbers of viewers with his cheerful, slightly daffy persona, a light British accent and a penchant for butter.
Though no less loved, Kerr has completely reinvented himself over the years,
He and his wife, Treena, who live in Mount Vernon, have become champions of health-conscious meals.
Inspired by the growing interest in local food and sustainable agriculture, Kerr is back with another cookbook: “Growing at the Speed of Life: A Year in the Life of My First Kitchen Garden.”
His latest book signing is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, at J. Matheson Gifts, Kitchen & Gourmet, 2615 Colby Ave., Everett.
In his book, Kerr provides a whirlwind tour of his recent food gardening adventures, including digging up part of his lawn to create garden beds, planting his first seeds, building a greenhouse and harvesting and sharing his bounty.
Then he takes readers into his kitchen with recipes and tips for cooking all that homegrown goodness, including profiles of 60 vegetables, fruits and herbs.
During the free event, J. Matheson staff will cook and serve some of Kerr’s recipes from the book, which costs $27.
Call 425-258-2287 or see www.jmatheson.com for more information.
Sarah Jackson: 425-339-3037, sjackson@heraldnet.com.
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