Anita “Spring” Council’s new book dishes out a healthy plate of Chapel Hill history and Mama Dip’s memories, with fresh vegetables and a dash of Southern hospitality.
Southern cooking is “not all about the fried stuff. It’s not all about just putting a bunch of grease on some vegetables,” said Council, 68. “It’s about the ingredients that come to the table.”
Her book, “Southern Roots: Recipes and Stories from Mama Dip’s Daughter,” is dedicated to Council’s mother, Chapel Hill restaurateur Mildred “Mama Dip” Council, who “taught me the joy of cooking and the power of sharing meals,” she said…