For the Love of Cooking

For the Love of Cooking by Lena E. Sturges is a classic Southern Living companion cookbook that reflects the warmth, practicality, and regional flavor of home cooking at its best. Drawing from recipes featured in the magazine, the book offers a wide-ranging collection of kitchen-tested dishes—from appetizers to desserts—rooted in Southern tradition and everyday American comfort. Generous, reliable, and deeply nostalgic, this vintage volume captures an era when careful preparation and shared meals were at the heart of the home kitchen.