About the Author

Patsy Smith, author of A Cookbook for My Southern Daughter, was born in Montgomery, and lives today in Birmingham, Alabama, with Bill, her husband of 34 years. She has two children, Margaret Ann (now age 31) and Porter (age 29). She received her B.S. in Education from Auburn University, and she earned her M.Ed. from AUM. After 10 years of teaching, Patsy took time out to be a stay-at-home mom for Margaret Ann and Porter. Realizing her daughter's "impending independence" would require of her the information in this book, Patsy pulled together favorite family recipes, traditions, tips, and happy dining memories in hopes of giving Margaret Ann confidence in her own kitchen and an appreciation for a heritage of southern hospitality. The culmination of this work was a loving gift to Margaret Ann for Christmas of her freshman year in college. It is Patsy's sincere hope that you, too, enjoy these recipes, and that the book triggers a pleasant reflection of your own family traditions in dining.