Drick Perry

Mobile AL

Cooking is second nature to me, and my passion is to preserve the traditions of southern cooking. Recipes handed down from generations of cooks are what makes southern cooking so appealing to many. With every savoring bite, a taste of history is enjoyed every time a recipe is shared with friends and I believe that experience makes southern food a most identifiable type of cuisine.

I like to share the simple pleasures of home-style meals, the bounty of our local Gulf Coast seafood, the joy of local Creole and Cajun food, while also enjoying a love affair with the grill. I have an admiration for Mexican and Western style cooking and it is a feature in my home at least once a week.

Born in Greenville AL, small town living along with the values and lessons learned from my family and cooks are what make my interest in cooking enjoyable.

I currently have 2 self-published cookbook:

Grits to Guacamole, which incorporates our favorite dishes from family and friends. Containing over 1200 recipes, we use this cookbook daily, after all, these are our favorite ones, the cooking traditions of our own.

Journal of Mobile's Southern Cookery, containing prized recipes enjoyed around our area and each includes a 'story' of folklore and history of our local area. Color photos with vintage postcards.

I am currently working on others as well, Creole & Cajun, Mexican & Western and one devoted to southern sweets.