Home Cookin' with Dave's Mom

by Jess Cagle

Gathers delicious recipes from the culinary collection of David Letterman's mother, accompanied by down-home humor, warmhearted advice, and photographs from the Letterman family album. Reprint.

Genres: Cookbooks, Humor, Nonfiction, Food

176 pages, Paperback

First published May 1, 1996

Reviews

[Nancy]

I really enjoyed reading this cookbook written by David Letterman’s mom and loaded with family photos, anecdotes and Midwestern recipes that remind me of my Indiana roots. I especially got a kick out of Dave calling his mother from New York for directions on how to make his favorite fried bologna sandwich. I used to love these sandwiches as a teenager, only I always put cheese on the bologna before taking it out of the skillet, so it would be gooey and yummy! Just had Dave’s Mom’s Hot Tuna sandwiches for Lenten Friday night supper—so good, only I substituted Anaheim peppers for the Jalapeños—not so hot. Besides the fun of reading, there are lots of good recipes—marinated carrots, Hoosier chili, and lemon pudding cake are other favorites.

[Theresa]

David Letterman is not my favorite person, and I had passed this book by a number of times. Finally, I decided to try it after reading some good reviews. It really is a nice book beautifully written by Dave's mom. There are so many pictures and memoirs, plus many delicious recipes. One that I was really excited to come across was Dave's mom's cranberry sauce. It was exactly what I had been searching for, but never able to find. A very nice and unexpected surprise! This book is a really nice addition to anyone's cooking library.

[Julie McElhaney]

Who would think a book by David Letterman's mom could be such a nifty find? Dorothy has a great sense of humor and really tells some fun stories in addition to putting some great recipes out there. A fun read!

[Patricia]

I love Dave's Mom.

[Iroquois]

I just love David Letterman:)
Received this cookbook from my mom as a birthday gift when I was in high school and I love it.

[Kathi Bastin]

Excellent book. Wonderful stories included of special, sweet times gone by. One can just picture Dave’s mom shaking her head at his silly nonsense, but the love between mother and son is evident. I love the recipes; they remind me of how my own mother would cook. Everyone should be so lucky to have a mother like Dave’s mom. I have made the layered Tex-Mex appetizer about a million times. I was so lucky to be able to have my copy of the book actually signed by Dorothy when she was on her book tour. I treasure it. I would encourage everyone to buy the book. It’s like a warm hug.

[Debora]

Fun to read, life stories and the food recipes are typical family affair!

[Bella]

cute:)

[Beverly]

Cute cookbook with family photos & some really good recipes