In the South there are just certain kinds of foods that are "proper" for a funeral. And, Metcalfe and Hays have compiled those foods along with a delightful collection anecdotes that are sure to "hit home" among anyone that has been born and bred Southern. Natives of the Mississippi Delta, land of cotton and "polite" society, the authors offer a variety of culinary dishes from Tomato Aspic to Thrifty Squash Casserole to Million Dollar Pound Cake.

Add to this a heapin' spoonful of quaint Southern eccentrics who desire "that not a hair is out of place" once they depart this life, and you have a wonderfully entertaining book. Try the recipes offered and settle once and for all if the Methodist or the Episcopals serve the best food at their funerals. And, then there is a total chapter on mixing the drinks that are perfect way to "unwind" after a stressful funeral.

Revel in the tastes of recipes for Aunt Hebe's Coconut Cake (that tastes even better when you use real, fresh coconut milk), Pickled Shrimp, Bing Cherry Salad, that features that Southern original Co-Cola, Martha Jane Howell's Pineapple Casserole, and Leland Grits Gruyere, a delectable cheese infused grits recipe made famous in Leland, Mississippi.

Of course, no funeral would be complete without a plate of "stuffed" eggs and a rich liquor infused Vodka Cake that is easy to make and so tasty. Then, if you've been looking for a "perfect" recipe to start making your own Mayonnaise, these gals have a wonderful recipe that will make your mouth water.

This book is the perfect recipe to insure that any Southerner will have the "to die for" send-off!