May 30, 2007

Cookbooks to Love

I love to cook. I come from a long line of Southern cooks with the one caveat that I grew up a vegetarian. So, pork is not really something that I use or eat to this day. I guess, we have our own version of what is Southern, no?

I learned to cook from my mom and using the Southern Living yearly compilation cookbooks. But I have moved on. There is really nothing I won’t try and the more people to feed the better. But I have tired of the sticks of butter and cups of cream that is regular occurence here in the South (and in Barefoot Contessa). Seriously, it is all I can do to stay a 6-8 in J.Crew.

My latest (for some time) new favorite way of cooking is the “New South” way. Not as heavy, fresh, locally grown food. This is a trend, yes, but I have been on it. Sara Foster is someone I really like. I have her first cookbook, Foster’s Market, and those recipes have been a hit. She is based out of North Carolina and originally worked for Martha Stewart.

I find her food fresh and exciting. The above is the new cookbook that I picked up last week. Have not tried any of the recipes, but they seem easy and for everyday life.