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Summary: A Keeper
Review: A good cookbook makes you want to roll up your sleeves and get to it. I found Ms. Ferguson's stories and directions to be entertaining and clear. You can't ask for too much more than that in the kitchen, so I'm keeping this one, too.
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Summary: damned authentic from what I ate as a chile!
Review: a white friend cooked up some great soul food. How'd you do this I demanded. she showed me the book. ALL my childhood favorites were in there, everyone I could think of to look up. I bought the book within the week.
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Summary: Authentic Recipes, but Not Fool Proof Directives
Review: As a fellow native of the East Coast I found "Sheila Fergusons Classic Cuisine from the Deep South" heart warming and authentic to the region. When I looked at the photographs of her family I felt like I could have been looking through my own family albums. The only difficulty I had with the book is that
some of the recipes failed or where hit or miss, particularly baked goods, which may indicate poor directions or inaccurate measurements. With greater consideration for accuracy this book could be truelly outstanding, but as it stands it brilliantly encapsulates a particular regional cuisine, with text illuminated by fascinating photographs, while containing recipes that work well only occassionally.
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Summary: Authentic Recipes, but Not Fool Proof Directives
Review: As a fellow native of the East Coast I found "Sheila Fergusons Classic Cuisine from the Deep South" heart warming and authentic to the region. When I looked at the photographs of her family I felt like I could have been looking through my own family albums. The only difficulty I had with the book is that
some of the recipes failed or where hit or miss, particularly baked goods, which may indicate poor directions or inaccurate measurements. With greater consideration for accuracy this book could be truelly outstanding, but as it stands it brilliantly encapsulates a particular regional cuisine, with text illuminated by fascinating photographs, while containing recipes that work well only occassionally.
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Summary: Good Cookin
Review: As a person who enjoy reading cookbooks I really enjoyed the stories and recipes shared by the author. The recipes were layed out with easy to follow directions with room to adjust your seasoning to suite your families taste. Most of the recipes I've tried were very clear and flavorful. I think this cookbook would be an asset to any cookbook collection.
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Summary: Great read, great recipies
Review: Every Thanksgiving and New Year's I cook traditional "soul food" for my friends in Norway. Almost every dish comes from this book. It is a ritual I love, reading the book yet again, preparing the menu, the shopping list, the dishes and then imparting some cultural to my Norwegian (along with Iranian, Indian and Manx) friends.
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Summary: A Cooks Companion!
Review: I have many cookbooks and this is one of my new favorites! My step-mom bought the last store copy as a Christmas present for my sister. After flipping through its pages, my step-mother and I decided we each MUST have this book...I ended up getting it for Christmas from someone else and now I'm buying it for my step-mom. With that being said, the best Red Beans and Rice recipe that I ever made, came from this book! The only way to make cornbread is by baking it in a cast iron skillet and although I have a great recipe of my own, Ms. Ferguson's recipe is superb!
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Summary: You go, girl!
Review: I have to say from the outset that I am a little biased. In Philadelphia, I grew up with Sheila and with Helen Scott, both members of The Three Degrees. We went from Emlen to Roosevelt to Germantown High School, and I am very proud of their musical accomplishments.Now, to Sheila's book: I loved it. I could relate to so many of the family stories and incidents. My only disappointment was that she did not mention the group. I found the recipes to be quite authentic and the ones that I tried came out beautifully. I collect cook books and this one is definitely a part of my library and has been recommended to friends.
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Summary: You go, girl!
Review: I have to say from the outset that I am a little biased. In Philadelphia, I grew up with Sheila and with Helen Scott, both members of The Three Degrees. We went from Emlen to Roosevelt to Germantown High School, and I am very proud of their musical accomplishments. Now, to Sheila's book: I loved it. I could relate to so many of the family stories and incidents. My only disappointment was that she did not mention the group. I found the recipes to be quite authentic and the ones that I tried came out beautifully. I collect cook books and this one is definitely a part of my library and has been recommended to friends.
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Summary: Good food and a good read too!
Review: I've had this cookbook for several years and have referred to it numerous times for a refersher on stuff my grandma used to cook. If you're unfamiliar with southern cooking you'll find the directions easy to follow. If you're pretty comfortable with the style but need suggestions on how to improve a recipe or remember what basic ingredients are needed it's great. Additionally, the book tells the story of this family. My husband, who is from south Georgia, found himself getting homesick and hungry just reading it. Enjoy!
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