Growing up, greens were made with pork, and it wasn't Sunday without fried chicken-- so when Phillips fell in love with a vegetarian, she had to transform the way she cooks. Here she shares recipes that embody the modern Southern kitchen, presenting both animal protein (ie: meat) and vegetarian protein options.

"More and more Americans are becoming dedicated locavores, people who prefer to eat locally grown or produced foods and who enjoy the distinctive flavors only a local harvest can deliver. The Locavore's Kitchen invites readers to savor homegrown foods that come from the garden, the farm stand down the road, or local farmers' markets through cooking and preserving the freshest ingredients. In more than 150 recipes that highlight seasonal flavors, Marilou...

"Maine has an abundance of fresh, seasonal produce--all you need to know is what to do with it. Lisa Turner, of Laughing Stock Farm in Freeport, has gathered more than one hundred recipes from Maine,s top chefs, farmers, home cooks, and her own kitchen. From what to do with loads of leafy greens to how to cook hakurei turnips, this cookbook teaches how to eat locally--and eat well--all through the year"-- "Seasonal Recipes from a Maine Farm"--