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Wilson’s book is as practical as it is pretty.
There’s no question that we have gleaned useful material from
this book beyond new recipes. (Chapter16.org)
The beauty of Wilson’s dishes is that, no matter where in the
country you live or how much of a novice you are in the kitchen,
she teaches you how to master many Southern dishes, from starters
to desserts. The recipes feature readily available ingredients
and come with instructive directions. (Brooklyn Digest)
Drawing from her blog For the Love of the South, self-taught cook
Amber Wilson, whose Instagram account has 168,000 followers,
offers recipes for recognizably Southern dishes— pimento hush
puppies, oven-roasted okra, bacon-latticed apple pie—alongside
family anecdotes. (Publishers Weekly)
The brand new cookbook, full of mouthwatering Southern recipes
and photos (taken by Amber herself), is one you’ll definitely get
mileage out of in the kitchen. (Draper James Blog)
For the Love of the South: Recipes and Stories from My Southern
Kitchen by the Nashville-based blogger Amber Wilson is a
beautifully photographed love song to updated Southern classics
like ambrosia salad and lady peas. (Garden & )
No matter where in the country you live, no matter if you’ve
barely used a stove or are an old hand around the kitchen, Amber
teaches you how to master a host of Southern dishes, from
starters to desserts. (Popular Culture Guy)
If you’re not sure what Southern hospitality entails, just leaf
through Amber Wilson’s For the Love of the South. The creator of
the eponymous blog wanted readers to feel like she’s in the
kitchen with you, rolling out dough and stirring roux, and the
familial warmth splashes off the page. (American Express
Essentials)
“She pays homage to her Southern roots while creating new dishes
that draw on her experiences throughout the South.” (Taste of the
South Magazine)
No matter where in the country you live, no matter if you’ve
barely used a stove or are an old hand around the kitchen, Wilson
teaches you how to master a host of Southern dishes, from
starters to desserts. (Evolving Magazine)
This collection of recipes captures the essence of Southern
culture and honors family, friends, and food. (Mississippi
Magazine)
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From the Back Cover
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With 110 full-color photographs
Amber Wilson, creator of the popular food blog For the Love of
the South, beautifully evokes the joys and comforts of Southern
food and life with this highly personal, accessible volume that
includes more than 100 delicious recipes accompanied by
entertaining recollections of her life growing up on the bayous
of Louisiana, including time spent in the kitchen with her
family. Her relaxed, encouraging voice will inspire home cooks to
make a roux for gumbo, whip up homemade mayonnaise for a perfect
chicken salad, and confidently create pie dough from scratch.
Interwoven with the recipes are engaging family
anecdotes—Wilson’s first sip of chicory café au lait at the age
of three with her grandmother; the spicy aromas, unmistakable
sounds, and table-setting rituals for shrimp boils with her
extended family; watching her grandparents effortlessly work
together to make blackberry pie—all of which convey her love and
respect for her roots. The recipes and anecdotes are accompanied
by her photographs of ingredient prep and finished
dishes, as well as landscapes that depict Southern life.
Wilson makes it easy to master a host of Southern dishes, from
starters to desserts, with clear, straightforward recipes;
inexpensive, readily available ingredients; and techniques such
as shallow pan-frying and oven-roasting that replace the more
daunting deep-frying. She also offers a pantry full of kitchen
tips—from storing and freezing bacon to prolonging the freshness
of berries in the fridge, seasoning cast iron skillets, and
making vanilla extract—and provides many helpful do-ahead and
leftover-saving tips for many recipes.
This delightful book reflects the generosity, hospitality, and
sense of tradition that are the heart of Wilson’s beloved
Southern culture.
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