“A celebration of fresh seasonal fruits and vegetables, from apples and asparagus to winter squash and zucchini.” — New York Times Book Review
“A go-to guide for how to cook those fruits and vegetables — from Jerusalem artichokes to persimmons — that intrigue you at the farmers market but leave you stumped in the kitchen. . . . Regardless of whether your ‘garden’ is a pot of herbs growing on a back porch, a half-acre garden plot or a farmers market, Castle’s book can help you cook whatever you buy, grow or pick yourself.” — Raleigh
News & Observer
“A must-have cookbook for backyard gardeners and farmers’ market aficionados alike.” —
Taste of the South
“A recommended cookbook of 2011” —
The Washington Post
“Celebrates a diverse array of seasonal fruits and vegetables.” —
People Country
“Features produce that flourish in the South (think cucumbers and onions or savory smoked ham) but are nevertheless suitable for seasonal cooking across the country.” —
ForeWord Reviews
“If you see the garden as an extension of your kitchen, and if you happen to appreciate a Southern sensibility. . .you’ll be happy with the vegetable-focused recipes.” —
The Washington Post
“Inspired by the bounty from our Southern soil, seasoned author Sheri Castle challenges chefs to think fresh. . . . The book is a perfect marriage of recipes and stories, blending practical tips and delightful anecdotes into a collection that’s as much a narrative as it is a recipe guide.” —
SavorNC Magazine
“Sheri Castle offers a vision for Southern cuisine that’s based wholly on locally grown, seasonal foods. . . . The ingredient lists are seductive on their own, but Sheri is a warm and engaging writer with the kind of practical wisdom that enlightens any kitchen.” —
Oxford American
A “New Southern Cookbook We Love” Editor’s Pick and
Southern Living Test Kitchen Approved! — Southern Living
About the Author
Sheri Castle is a food writer and cooking instructor based in Chapel Hill, N.C.