When you want to send a very special gift to your sister, mother or to someone who has inspired you in the kitchen with their wonderful southern cooking, may we suggest you send this classic Paula Dean cook book. If you never cooked, this is a wonderful book to help you start. If you are a gourmet chef, this book will inspire and invirgorate you to try new down home cooking. Classic dishes for the perfect Southern meal filled with spirit and traditions. Everything from Low-Country gumbos to collards, barbecues and pies. This is the southern cooking bible, no doubt about it.