famous catfish stew

Famous Catfish Stew is a timeless story of a young veterinarian (author) and an aging mentor, replete with Southern traditions. As the knife making skill is taught, life lessons are learned, and a way of life is shared. This mentor, Mr. Andrews, is a craftsman with an artistic eye, but his eye for beauty transcends the material side. In transforming a rusty piece of metal into a beautifully handcrafted knife, Mr. Andrews shares valuable lessons of simplicity, patience, optimism, and quality. An unexpected twist leaves the author with a gift more profound than he could have ever dreamed to receive.

1. Cut/dice 3.5lbs. red potatoes

2. Dice 2 large onions

3. Smoke 4lbs. catfish filets (preferably on a charcoal grill)

4. 4 bacon strips

5. 4 tbs butter

6. 2 tbs Worcestershire sauce

7. 2 tsp seasoning salt

8. 2 tsp salt

9. 2 tsp garlic powder

10. 1 tsp black pepper

11. Items 1,2,4,5 in large stock pot- stir on high

12. Add 2 qrts tomato juice

13. Add remaining ingredients, except catfish, and bring to a boil, then simmer

14. Mix in chunks of catfish while stew is simmering

15. When potatoes are cooked, stew is ready to serve

• Endorsed by Mr. Andrews’ family!

"It's hard to adequately put into words how much this book means to me... Papa was right there on the page!"
"The way you described their place was wonderful, and I felt like I was right back there again with Papa in his shop and Mama Nell relaxing in her chair."
This book “… is something to treasure and pass on to the next generations.”—Amy, Mr. Andrews’ granddaughter

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“You can turn to Famous Catfish Stew and escape to reality— where people engage with nature and one another in wisdom and honesty… You will hear the rustling wind in the South Georgia pines, smell the soft, southern air, and feel the fulfillment of caring friendship. I commend this book to… all whose souls seek refreshment.”—William H. Capitan, PhD, President Emeritus Georgia Southwestern State University

“Andrew is a watercolorist, using words to paint soft, gentle scenes of landscapes, life, and friendship… Andrew says, ‘It’s a shame the world could not know Mr. Andrews.' With this book, readers will know him, and their lives will be enriched, too.”—Kathleen Vestal Logan, author of Women’s Wisdom: Pass It On!

“Such a special story. Felt like I was there with y’all. Very well written.”—A.C. Wood, Commander, United States Navy

 Amazon Customer Famous Catfish Stew

Verified Purchase One of the best books I ever read. It took me back in time and I mean the best of times. So real life, loved every character, even the animals. Need more books like this to be standard reading for our younger generation, so many life lessons. View this book’s reviews on Amazon