The Red Hat Society Cookbook by Red Hat Society, Sue Ellen Cooper (2006, Hardcover)

I got hooked on the Red Hat books by Haywood Smith, although not a Red Hatter myself, I love the friendship they all share. When this cookbook came out I had it on my "to buy" list, but my wonderful sister beat me to the punch and surprised me with it as a gift! As the cookbook says..."The Red Hat Society is a disorganization with "ladies who lunch" and are ready to enjoy leisurely times with like-minded friends." I think that says a lot about these group of women, just like the wonderful fiction books by Smith. The recipes are all from the ladies and I love that they start the cookbook with dessert! Just skimming over the pages makes you hungry. Some of the recipes are twist on old favorites but there are some I haven't seen before and can't wait to try. First on the list will be the Apricot Cream Cheese Pound Cake. The middle of the book has plenty of color photos of ladies from their Red Hat Society groups. All look like they are having a blast! Even if you aren't a Red Hatter, like me, this cookbook is worth the money, not only to have some down-home recipes and great pics but also some short stories scattered about that will make you smile.