B. Smith Cooks Southern-Style

Have you ever read a cookbook to your child at bedtime for a bedtime story?Well, I not only use B. Smith's Cookbook in my kitchen, but, i've been known to bring it in my living room, in our bedroom, on the family ride.. and to read to our child at bedtime. Yes.. it's that beautifully, deliciously, warmly written. One can't help but hear the sparkle of Barbara [B.] Smith's voice amongst the pages. It is as if she's like a great sister-friend or neighbor, or fun cousin whom one would have in her kitchen while preparing meals. B is so personable in that her written words lift from the pages to help me be successful in making similar delicious recipes found at her restaurants.. bringing them home to my own family. This is a wonderful book!!! more than a cookbook!..If I want to give a great gift to someone I order B's cookbook, go to B, B, & B get one of her bath or home products, and go to the grocery store to get her EVO and cornbread mix.. talk about an awesome gift to give!. The recipients have been overjoyed.I can't say enough about B. Smith and her books. I pray she continues to write more.

I have found that every time I order a book from Goodwill it is always in excellent condition. When I work in DC I would always go to Bev's restaurant in the train station and watch her television show. Glad I got the book with some of my favorite recipes. Bev died from the Alzheimer disease and she will be truly missed

Former Supermodel, forever beautiful and brilliant businesswoman, and more, Barbara "B. Smith" deliciously serves up more to her readers than simply giving a cookbook. Always in all she does, with B. Smith signature style, this phenomenal lady truly puts herself into her writing. The reader can "hear" B. Smith sharing a recipe and feel as if B.'s right there in the grocery store and in the kitchen. B. "tames" recipes... (even alligator!).. and makes exquisite, good looking, great tasting foods as in her many restaurants, accessible and doable for all stages of cooks in their home kitchens.I am proud of Pittsburgh native, B. Smith. I want to read other of her books and to see her soon appear in a local area grocery store to promote her book. I'm bringing my book for her to sign. (Won't be a difficult task. Her truly delightful and enjoyable cookbook is with me daily.)Update: 11/28/2010.. I've bought more copies to give as gifts to loved ones.. B's cookbook is THAT good!!!!

The plan was to use the cookbook to enhance my soul food cooking dishes as well as new techniques; however, although the recipes in the cookbook are tasty recipes for some, and for specific areas, the southern cooking I anticipated was in short supply in the cookbook. For example, alligator dish -- not to my liking. Maybe if I held from Louisiana or Mississippi, this dish would be appealing. Overall, the dishes in the cookbook did not appeal to me.

Book is in excellent condition and arrived, I believe, before the scheduled date. Excellent price! I don’t do a lot of cooking these days, but I do plan on using some of B Smith’s recipes. Also, I just wanted her book. Thanks Books Outpost Paper Tiger Books! I love that you enclosed a little note—such a personal touch!

I like this cookbook, I just wish it had pictures of all the recipes listed! Other than I’m glad I brought this book!!

This book has really fancy dishes that are easy to make. Perfect for special occasions

Very unique twist on down home southern dishes. I presented this book as a gift to a family relative who loves to cook. I had the distinct pleasure of eating at her establishment in Manhattan before it closed. The experience of eating such delicious food and conversing with such a gracious and beautiful hostess will never be forgotten. May GOD be with B. Smith in her fight. She's in our hearts and prayers.

Lots of good receipies. Enjoy reading it and planning the next meal.