Another Thrift Store Cookbook to add to my collection!

Yesterday I was out running errands with Emily. I spotted a thrift shop that I had not seen before.  I couldn't resist so I quickly popped in and headed straight for the books. I have found my most treasured books from yard sales and thrift stores. I knew Emily was in a hurry but she actually enjoyed looking at the books and cd's as much as I did. They also had a great collection of movies.  I really don't need another recipe book but I love them and it was cheap. So I added this one to my collection.

Southern Living ~ Cooking across the south

A collection and recollection of favorite regional recipes

Lillian Bertram Marshall

I just had to buy this book because I love the history and the interesting stories she shares about some of the recipes and the families that shared them.

I quickly glanced over and saw interesting recipes to check out like Alcachofras, Shuck Beans, Borscht, Riverboat Goulash, Poor boy filets, Chateaubriand, Chuck wagon Stew, Elderberry wine, Dandelion , Sally lunn, snapdoodle, sourdough starter & bread, Fritters, Grandma's coconut cake, crackling cornbread, corn pone, belmont corn, old fashioned corn Hominy, charlotte russe, Turtle???, croquettes,gumbos and low country recipes. I see some neat recipes that I have never heard of in my part of the south so it will be an adventure for sure!

I jumped in last night and made Mama's custard pie.  Honestly, I wasn't fond of this particular recipe.  I decided that it needed something extra because it was a little too bland for me. I decided to add a  fresh blueberry topping  because it wasn't sweet enough for me! That made it a bit healthier also!  ;)

As long as it is sweet, a Southerner will be happy!

This book is a great addition to my collection. I can't wait to read the entire book(272 pages) and try some of the many treasured family recipes she shares from different regions of the southern states!
Have a wonderful day! Happy cooking!

Another Thrift Store Cookbook to add to my collection!