Those of you who know me well and have been in my home can attest to the fact that I love, absolutely love, cookbooks and have a collection that spans the test of time. My kitchen shelves are lined with everything from Southern Living’s best to now, the latest in hometown publications.

While asking a friend about her new church cookbook, I learned about yet another new church cookbook that just hit the streets recently. So, this week’s column begins a review of these two wonderful new treasures, which will make great gifts for those up-coming holidays.

New Leaf Youth, a collection of recipes by Boone Baptist Church youth is another of the Morris Press Cookbooks that many of us have in our possessions and serve as a great fundraiser tool.

Between the “heavenly” covers are 177 pages of delectable recipes to match any taste and craving.

The opening pages feature a photo of the church’s young people who are responsible for the cookbook, along with a note of appreciation to those who shared their special recipes and helped make it such a unique project. A special thanks is given to Sybil Carroll who compiled and typed the recipes, to Brenda Trivette, who spent many hours proofing and assisting, and to Oneybell Van Dyke who helped with proofing.

The church and community and those of us who are enjoying this gift say thanks to the youth group that made it happen. Its members include Dalton Mains, Madelyne Crawford, Jericho Coffey, Brittany Newberry, Desiree Coffey, Daniel Coffey, Christopher Townsend, Josh Coffey, and their leaders, Robbie Mains and Tammy Mains.
Make sure you contact one of these folks or call the church office at (828) 262-1772 for your copy (and one for your sister, your mama, your friend, etc.)

(My thanks to Wanda Taylor for making sure I received my copy!)

Here’s a sample of what you will find in the New Leaf Youth Cookbook: