Dora Charles

Dora Charles is the woman who made Paula Deen's restaurant Lady & Sons a success story. Now she tells both her own and her grandmother's story and mixes in a heaping portion of Southern recipes. If you grew up in the South, you'll recognize most of the recipes and have your own favorite versions. Well-illustrated with food and other photos, Dora's book is a pleasure to read. I loved the shout-out to a friend and fellow genealogist in the credits at the end of the book.