I started this blog with every intention of working through the whole The Complete Southern Cookbook. It came with wonderful reviews. Lots of people singing its praises online. I, however, am disappointed. The directions are unclear or simply just vague. The recipes have been bland. I cannot afford to waste ingredients. Not financially. Not environmentally. It was my intention to do these recipes exactly as they were found in the book. It is nearly impossible to not tweak them somehow. The length of each section is disappointing, as well. A mere 5 recipes for pork. One of the chicken recipes called for pre-cooked (pre-packaged) chicken. The seasonings were all just a bit off and most recipes tasted as if they needed just a little something else. I don't mean to sound critical; I am merely sharing my experience with this book. As the disappointments mounted, my enjoyment of this project decreased.
With that in mind, I am seeking out another cookbook with, hopefully, an emphasis on southern cuisine. I have a good collection of all kinds of cookbooks, so finding another one won't be too difficult. Please be patient while I find another project cookbook to tackle!
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