Kevin Gillespie Goes Gaucho, Travels to Argentina for CNN International’s “Culinary Journeys” Airing July 3, 4 and 7

Kevin Gillespie often refers to his Georgia upbringing, affection for rustic dishes with Southern roots and his passion for pork. On CNN International’s new “Culinary Journeys” series, the Atlanta-based chef, restaurateur and cookbook author divulges that an interest in Brazilian churrascaria-style dining led to his creation of Gunshow in 2013. Gillespie follows his affection for open-flame grilling to Buenos Aires, Argentina to explore the asado grilling method, and we can all follow along when his meat-packed 30-minute episode airs in July. Take a seat and buckle in for a tantalizing trip, whether you’re an early bird or night owl, and catch the show Friday, July 3 at 11:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 4 at 3:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.; or Tuesday, July 7 at 5:30 a.m. and 11:30 p.m. Four options for those having difficulty separating from their mini, meaty vacation with Gillespie: move fast and place an order by July 1 for a Terminus City Fourth of July barbecue pack (terminuscity@gunshowatl.com or 404-380-1886), make dinner reservations at Gunshow, plan to dine at Revival -- his newest restaurant opening in Decatur later this summer, or read ”Pure Pork Awesomeness” to bone up on your pork panache. 

Chef Kevin Gillespie’s “Pure Pork Awesomeness” Release Party at Gunshow

Some chefs tout using “everything but the squeal” in their restaurants and recipes. Squeals are included in the case of “Pure Pork Awesomeness,” the second cookbook from Atlanta chef, restaurateur and “Top Chef” alum Kevin Gillespie. Hog meat hounds are squealing with delightful anticipation about routing through the book when it trots onto shelves March 31. Gillespie can’t wait to put pork in our bellies so he’s hosting a special “Pure Pork Awesomeness” Cookbook Party at his nationally acclaimed Glenwood Park restaurant Gunshow on Sunday, March 29 from 2-6 p.m. Tickets are $50 each and include a signed copy of the book plus dishes prepared from book recipes such as Korean barbecued pork bulgogi, Indianapolis-style fried pork loin sandwiches and Buffalo pork “wings.” Brews from SweetWater Brewing Company and drink specials flow at the watering hole.

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Curling up with a good cookbook is quite a palatable pastime. Splattered pages verify tried-and-true recipes, margin scribbles remind us what worked and when we served it, and seasoned chefs offer wise words and pictures showing exactly how it’s done. Turning the pages of vintage cookbooks is like taking a culinary trip through time. So inspired, we’re turning a Pinterest board into a virtual library of Cookbook Creations with volumes such as Kevin Gillespie’s “Pure Pork Awesomeness,” the classic “I Hate to Cook Book,” “The Unofficial Downton Abbey Cookbook,” and even all you need to know about creating your own family cookbook. This board’s sure to be a page turner. 

Pre-Order Your Signed Copy of Kevin Gillespie's "Pure Pork Awesomeness" Cookbook

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Hogwash to winter. Gunshow's website hints spring is squealing round the bend. The clue? Not daffodils. The pre-order link is up for signed copies of chef Kevin Gillespie's new cookbook, "Pure Pork Awesomeness," releasing March 31. In his second cookbook, Gillespie shares his unbridled passion for pork in 100 worldly recipes -- and puts you in the know on selecting, preparing and enjoying the tattooed chef's favorite meat. A few bacon-baiting examples are banoffee trifle with candied bacon and bacon popcorn. Poke around on the Gunshow website and hit the General Store tab or tap this link to reach the pre-order page. Ordering your book ($30 each) from Gunshow guarantees you'll receive a first-edition book, signed by chef Gillespie himself and shipped out to you on the release date of March 31. So purely awesome, you'll want to order at least one to give and a keeper for yourself.