Rather, real butter, bacon and real sugar are the recommended ingredients in the dishes highlighted. This book captures dishes found in many African American Big Momma's kitchens. The author, Renee Hardin-Tammons, is a lawyer and not a doctor, thus, no advice is given as to when or how often one should consume or prepare the delicious foods in "I'm Guilty of Loving Southern Cooking, A Soul Food Cookbook". The book has recipes for fried chicken, chicken and dumplings, collard greens, cabbage, peach cobbler, bread pudding, homemade ice cream, cakes, gravies, homemade rolls and many more. "I'm Guilty of Loving Southern Cooking, A Soul Food Cookbook" is a perfect gift for the holidays, weddings, anniversaries and birthdays.