Poor Man's Cookbook Uses Common Sense

Poor Man's Cookbook Uses Common Sense FARM HOME Food 20-1-35 Less is definitely more in the "Poor Man's Cookbook" written by a Virginia farmerturned-author. "It gets back to the basics and is a common sense approach for anyone working on a budget. It's especially helpful for big families," says George A. Cook of Scottsville, Va. "I've taken the methods my mother used years ago and updated them. She raised 10 fat, healthy kids on a shoestring budget." You can cut your food bill in half using the cookbook and the helpful buying tips which are scattered throughout the book, ac-cording to Cook. For instance, he tells you how to get 100 servings out of an 18 to 20-lb. ham. Along with meats and poultry, Cook also shares "common sense" recipes for breads, vegetables (he relies heavily on canned goods), gravies, and even desserts. Although many of the recipes center around fried foods, Cook insists his old-fashioned country recipes are healthy. Bacon drippings, pork fat and vegetable oil won't hurt anyone if used in moderation, he says. The "Poor Man's Cookbook" sells for $9.95. At press time, Cook was working on a deal with Wal-Mart to handle the book nationwide. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, George A. Cook, Rt. 3, Box 412, Scottsville, Va. 24590 (ph 804 983-2366).

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