“A fascinating cookbook. . . . Robinson knows what to do with classic soul food ingredients like pig’s feet, ham hocks, chitterlings and even possum. But Southern food lovers will also find plenty of down-to-earth recipes.”—New York Times Book Review
“Opens the front door of Robinson’s garden and childhood and welcome[s] you right in.”—Chicago Tribune
“Full of homey yarns of the islanders' subsistence life and their wonderful efficiency.”—More
“The book [has a] unique, almost anthropological intrigue. . . . This is not a cookbook meant for nouveau palates as much as it is for the preservation of a unique, fascinating culture. Wonderful to browse through and experiment with, this is an excellent volume for anyone interested in Southern and African-American culture and food.”—Publishers Weekly
“Delicious, authentic recipes . . . [a] cultural testament to Lowcountry cooking and living.”—Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“Robinson writes with the same freshness, warmth, love and forthright honesty about growing up in an almost forgotten corner of the world.”—Damon Lee Fowler, Savannah Morning News
“Robinson’s stories come from another era . . . and her memoir provides a warm, touching account of a time gone by.”—Library Journal
“A unique look at natives of the Sea Islands of South Carolina . . . through delicious recipes and stories.”—Black Issues Book Review
“Robinson has captured her family’s life and meals. . . . [Her] descriptions of island life are so clear and bright that you can almost taste the meals she describes.”—Cookbook Digest
“A funny, heart-warming story of growing up on Daufuskie Island and how and why the Gullah culture cooks and eats as it does. . . . With warmth and intelligence, Robinson relates her life, her philosophy, her hopes, her dreams and . . . her favorite recipes. . . . A perfect gift for the serious cook who takes pleasure in studying various cuisines and cultures.”—Macon Magazine
