Learning to cook can be a traumatic experience for a person who is not naturally inclined that way; since food can obviously "sense" a nervous cook and fail in a recipe just to spite you! The secret is finding great recipes that are easy to fix, and allow you room to make changes to fit your family's tastes. Part of a Southern heritage has always been the traditions of being gracious hosts, and preparing sumptuous meals and desserts for family and guests. Having grown up in the South, becoming a scratch baker and cook is just expected; yet is a Southern tradition I am proud to have accomplished over the years. I have measured as close as I can for my recipes... a scratch cook just pours and shakes from years of experience. A few of these recipes come from bed & breakfasts inns from all over the United States, but most are local favorites here in the mountains of East Tennessee. Soon, I will have a section of International recipes, featuring local and regional favorites of different countries. Please bookmark this page, this cookbook will continually be updated. If you have a favorite recipe you would like to see included here, please email it to me, and I will be happy to add your creations along with a credit to you. I hope these recipes make you hungry and make meal planning for your family and company more fun. So grab your apron and lets get started! If you would like to contact me, or send your favorite recipe to be included in this cookbook, please email info@ismoky.com