Seasoned in the South: Recipes from Crook's Corner and from Home Paperback – Illustrated, October 20, 2006

Most cookbooks are just lists of recipes organized by food type (meats, breads, etc.). Even when they have great pictures I often find myself wondering, "What's the point? I could just look this up on Food Network."Bill Smith's "Seasoned in the South" changed my mind about cookbooks. Every recipe is prefaced by Smith's account of how he learned the recipe, someone who loved the dish, or other personal details. You get the sense that he is sharing his dearest treasures with you. That being said, these recipes really ARE treasures. I've made a half dozen of dishes from it already and every one is more wonderful than the next. These are the kind of goodies that make your eyes roll back in your head when you take that first bite. Everything I've tried has been a masterpiece - composed of often humble ingredients, but elevated to an art form by Smith's many years of experience and love. The recipe for Fried Oysters with Roasted Garlic Mayonnaise alone is worth buying the book. I'd recommend buying two or three copies so you can give some as gifts. Out of all the other cookbooks I own, THIS is the once I keep on the kitchen counter because it's an essential.

I laughed out loud while reading several recipes in this book. The chef has an engaging style. Several traditional southern recipes (banana pudding, fried chicken) along with some really strange stuff. I am dying to try the honeysuckle sorbet.. the honeysuckle is blooming all around now. This is a cookbook which is easy to read like a novel. A real joy.

(Bill Neal and I both call New Bern home, but I don't know him personally.) As a long-time serious home cook, I know good southern food. Bill's is the best, and his experience growing into his heritage parallels mine. These are all fantastic, delicious recipes, well-written, and easy to follow. I'd say ten starts, not five!

I love reading cookbooks but I also love pictures! Would have been nice to see what some of these recipes should look like!

Excellent condition and signed 👍

Fast delivery; the cookbook arrived as described. I'm a happy customer.

Excellent food.

well done, with recipes for each season. A little more involved than i was hoping for, but still excellent recipes