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Blue Ribbon Baking from a Redneck Kitchen by Francine Bryson 

I'm a self-proclaimed cook-book collector and I love to bake! So, when I saw that Blue Ribbon Baking from a Redneck Kitchen by Francine Bryson was available for review, I knew I had to try it out! I love to leaf through the glossy pages of a good cookbook and admire the pretty confections and culinary displays of wonderment!

Blue Ribbon Baking from a Redneck Kitchen is written by National pie champion, mom, homemaker, and self-proclaimed redneck, Francine Bryson. Written in the tone of your friendly, "honey" calling cousin who is slightly irreverent and oblivious of certain PC terms,  Blue Ribbon Baking from a Redneck Kitchen is fun to read and easy to follow, The ingredient lists are simple and clear. The recipes will remind you of church suppers and family recipes passed down amongst the generations on smudged index cards.

While I hardly consider myself a "redneck" (and no, I'm not going for a commentary on political correctness- I'm just using the term from the title of the book), I'm not afraid to use real butter and cups of sugar in a good recipe. Blue Ribbon Baking from a Redneck Kitchen by Francine Bryson  had me laughing-out-loud at the humorous titles. Such as, "Slap-ya-mama Fudge Cookies" on page 62 or, "Keep-the-hubby-at-home Cake" on page 149 or, "Cake Balls for the Faint of Heart" on page 227. I mean, seriously, don't those titles just make you smirk at it's cheekiness?

Blue Ribbon Baking from a Redneck Kitchen by Francine is a fun, easy read. I love the pictures of the wonderful confections sprinkled throughout the book. I only wish that there were more pictures- maybe a picture for each recipe. There's nothing like a good, clear picture to make me want to make that particular recipe!

So, if your cholesterol allows it and you aren't afraid of a little butter and sugar, I would recommend picking up your own copy of the Blue Ribbon Baking from a Redneck Kitchen by Francine Bryson for your next baking frenzy!

***Disclaimer- "I received this book for free from Blogging for Books for this review."***