"A former salve, Mrs. Fisher came from Mobile, Alabama and began cooking for San Francisco society in the late 1870s.

This book is not only collection of authentic and tasty recipes of the old South, but also, more importantly, it is the oldest know African American cookbook published in America."

This is a MUST in a southern kitchen, featuring recipes for everything from sweet cucumber peaches, corn fritters, mock turtle soup, and corned beef hash. Delicious!