Name: An Evening with Jessie James Decker, Sydney Rae Bass, & Karen Parker
Start: 2026-10-02T18:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-10-02T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Books-A-Million

An Evening with Jessie James Decker, Sydney Rae Bass, & Karen Parker

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Join us to celebrate the launch of Jessie James Decker's newest cookbook THE SECRET SAUCE  in collaboration with her family!

Join us at Books-A-Million in Nashville as we celebrate The Secret Sauce: A Family Cookbook Seasoned with Love on October 2nd at 6:30 pm! The Secret Sauce is Jessie's fourth cookbook, and is written with her sister Sydney and her mother Karen! With recipes to represent the family's Italian-Catholic-Cajun traditions, this cookbook is full of heart--and delicious food!Your ticket includes a copy of The Secret Sauce: A Family Cookbook Seasoned with Love which all three authors will sign, plus access to the signing line where you can meet Jessie, Sydney, and Karen and have them sign your cookbook!Event Details:<ul><li>Jessie, Sydney, and Karen are happy to take photos with guests during the signing!</li><li>No books from home will be permitted in the signing line. Jessie, Sydney, and Karen will only be signing The Secret Sauce</li><li>Limited quantities of Jessie's backlist titles will be available for purchase in store to be signed (signature only)</li></ul> Come meet these talented women and hear all about their family recipes!

Country music star and New York Times bestselling author Jessie James Decker, her sister Sydney Rae Bass, and their mama Karen Parker serve up delicious homespun recipes in this heartwarming, family-friendly cookbook.What do you get when you mix a country music star, a Cajun queen, a flour child, and a whole lot of Southern charm? That’s a little something Jessie James Decker and her family like to call The Secret Sauce.In their family, cooking and celebrating is at the heart of every gathering. Whether it’s creating special holiday traditions, yummy game-day snacks, or even quick and easy weeknight suppers, their downright irresistible recipes are perfectly seasoned with sass, soul, and lots of love.Descending from a long line of strong Sicilian women—with a hearty dash of Cajun spice—Jessie, Sydney, and Karen share decades of kitchen shortcuts and fan-favorite crowd-pleasers from their kitchens to your table. With their advice, recipes, and generational wisdom, every home cook can create meals that nourish both body and soul.Whether you’re aiming to please a crowd or just pulling together a weeknight dinner before someone has a meltdown, The Secret Sauce has you covered for every meal of the day—from breakfast, lunch, and dinner to apps, drinks, and everything in between using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Enjoy tasty, mouthwatering delights such as: <ul><li>Karen’s Mardi Gras Chicken Pasta</li><li>Goat Cheese Cranberry Crostini</li><li>Tuscan Tomato Salad</li><li>Pensacola Style Pulled Pork</li><li>Marry Me Key Lime Pie</li><li>Chili and Cinnamon Rolls (don’t knock it till you try it!)</li></ul> With 200 gorgeous full-color photographs accompanied by heartfelt stories, The Secret Sauce has something for everyone, from dishes that freeze beautifully to budget-friendly favorites you’ll turn to again and again. Beyond the kitchen, these ladies share their wellness and beauty secrets for feeling and looking your absolute best (we haven’t yet found the fountain of youth, but Karen’s Majik Mama Bowl sure comes close!).Dive right in and discover the delicious dishes awaiting you in The Secret Sauce—and always remember to say Grace first!

Jessie James Decker is a multi-platinum country-pop recording artist, multi–New York Times bestselling author, entrepreneur, and television personality. She is the founder of the fashion brand Kittenish, creator of the rapidly growing JJD FIT platform, and the force behind multiple successful consumer brands spanning fashion, fitness, cookware, and lifestyle.Known for her authenticity and entrepreneurial spirit, Jessie has built a loyal global audience through music, fashion, fitness, food, and family.With millions of followers across social media, Jessie has built a trusted community by sharing her passion for health, family, style, and food. She is the author of three bestselling books, Just Jessie, Just Feed Me, and Just Eat, and continues to inspire women through her music, businesses, and authentic approach to motherhood and entrepreneurship.Jessie lives in Nashville with her husband, former NFL wide receiver Eric Decker, and their four children.

Sydney Rae Bass is a wife, mother of four, and lifestyle creator. Born in Idaho and raised in a military family that moved frequently, she grew up with change as a constant — an upbringing that later prepared her for life alongside her husband during his professional baseball career, where "home" was always on the go. No matter where she is, Sydney believes happiness can be found in both life's big moments and its everyday ones. Through her work, she invites fans to celebrate her family's adventures and moments of connection, and to create their own

Louisiana native Karen Parker comes from a large Italian Catholic family steeped in faith, food, and tradition. After earning a BA in Communication from Boise State University, she enjoyed a successful career as a television host, writer, and producer. She is the author of two self-published e-cookbooks. Karen lives in Pensacola, Florida, with her husband, Steve Parker, Brig. Gen., USAF (Ret.). They have three grown children and twelve grandchildren.

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