Southern Sympathy Cookbook

Hearty bites for the heavy-hearted

He had a life-long love affair with deviled eggs. his homemade canned fig preserves. and buttermilk served in martini glasses garnished with cornbread. ―Obituary from Gulfport. Mississippi  

So-called funeral food is having a moment. Comforting casseroles; jugs of sweet tea; creamy. cheesy potatoes―all these foods provide sympathy and sustenance for the bereaved. The Southern Sympathy Cookbookincludes unexpectedly humorous obituaries and anecdotes alongside staples of Southern funerals such as:

• Three Bean Salad with Bacon Vinaigrette
• Fried Chicken
• Pulled Pork with Homemade Barbecue Sauce
• Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls  

Whether feeding a congregation. delivering a meal to a friend in need. or cooking with weekday leftovers in mind. home cooks will embrace these recipes. guaranteed to comfort and to please a crowd. 

More than 50 color photographs