Named by Garden & Gun as one of the best books of 2018, For the Love of the Southcaptures the essence of Southern culture—a deep devotion to family, friends, and food—in a charming cookbook featuring delicious, comforting recipes, her recollections of growing up on the bayous of Louisiana, and more than 100 full-color and black-and-white photographs.

Amber Wilson’s popular blog, For the Love of the South, reflects the generosity, cordiality, and sense of tradition that are the heart of Southern culture. In her engaging posts, she shares personal, entertaining stories about her childhood in the deep South, pays tribute to her heritage, and presents mouthwatering recipes that showcase the best of the region’s cooking, accompanied by gorgeous photos.

In this first book, drawn from her popular website, she brings together 100 delectable, accessible, and easy-to-make recipes for Southern classics, and mixes them with delightful family anecdotes, which convey her love and respect for her roots. A terrific cook and captivating writer, Amber is also an accomplished photographer. For the Love of the Southshowcases 100 of her pictures—both black-and-white and color images of ingredient prep and finished dishes, as well as photos that evoke quintessential Southern life.

No matter where in the country you live, no matter if you’ve barely used a stove or are an old hand around the kitchen, Amber teaches you how to master a host of Southern dishes, from starters to desserts. The recipes use inexpensive, readily available ingredients and come with instructive, encouraging directions. Learn to make a roux, perfect the popover, fry okra, lattice a piecrust, and create irresistible gumbos and jambalayas like a true Southerner. From Pain Perdu, Pimento Hushpuppies, Corn Bisque, and Spicy Oven-Roasted Okra to Tomato and Bacon Sandwich with Chipotle Mayonnaise, Nashville Hot Chicken, Cajun Jambalaya, and Bacon-Latticed Apple Pie, there’s something tasty for everyone.

Amber offers a pantry-full of time- and money-saving kitchen tips—from storing and freezing bacon to prolonging fresh berries in the fridge, seasoning cast-iron skillets, and making vanilla extract—and provides helpful do-ahead and leftover-saving tips for many recipes as well.

Grab a chair, sit down for a spell, and enjoy a taste of Southern life and food with For the Love of the South.

Decorate any wall in the house with these happy and encouraging phrases! Truly one of a kind piece of art!

Material: Paulownia Wood

Size: 27.5 x 16.5 x 21.8

Fiber Pulp, 9.5"

Say Cheers in style!

• 8 cups per pack
• A portion of all proceeds will be donated to build wells in Uganda

Adorable colorful printed plates. Set of four. Melamine 9’’

This gorgeous modern chic glass carafe/decanter is the perfect addition to any home. Flawless design models beauty and symmetry with this diamond shaped glass bottle design. Topped with a wooden ball for an artsy twist on the traditional cork.

Material: Glass, Beech Wood

Size: 6.5W x 9.5"H

Care Instructions: Hand Wash Only

Meet the product that started it all. The Geometry House Tea Towel is a cult favorite for a reason. Created from a tightly-woven Geoweave™ fabric that is ultra-absorbent, quick-drying and never wrinkles, this towel is built to work – while looking like a dream.

• ♺ Made from post-consumer recycled materials
• 18" x 30"
• Single-sided print

• Chore responsibly. 

  From drying dishes to wiping up spills to accenting your kitchen with the season’s most enchanting prints, this Tea Towel does it all – without a negative impact on the environment. Our towels are created from post-consumer recycled products using less water than traditional methods and minimizing our carbon footprint. And due to its patented weave, high absorbency and quick dry time, you can clean with fewer harsh chemicals and wash it less often, reducing yours. 

  Impact your home, not the environment. Discover the Geometry Tea Towel.