Is there anything better than a kitchen countertop spread with the spoils of a Saturday morning at the farmers' market? Every trip yields some new assortment of old favorites and newfound treasures. Whether you shop with a list or purely on impulse, you'll always find the true taste of home at the local farms, roadside stands, and produce markets in your community.

These are the places that offer up the native flavors of the South and all its seasons. They are your portal to the fields, the waters, and the vines where your food is cultivated.

Food personality Tammy Algood shares stories of the South's most dedicated growers and culinary producers, and celebrates these experiences with delicious recipes that will enhance the natural flavors of your latest market haul.

In Farm Fresh Southern Cooking, you'll find delicious dishes including:

• Easy Crust Chicken Pot Pie
• Revival Strawberry Bread
• Pea-Picking Salsa
• Sweet Potato and Shrimp Chowder
• Parnship and Tart Apple Puree
• Sweet Cherry Dessert Sauce

Farm Fresh Southern Cooking is a collection of Tammy's travels across southern states to find locally grown produce, herbs, farms, and farmers' markets. Explore the recipes that Tammy offers to not only tempt your taste buds but also to expand your horizons with new fresh flavors you may not have ever tried.