Food That Says Welcome: Simple Recipes to Spark the Spirit of Hospitality: A Cookbook

by Barbara Smith

From the mother of Grammy Award winning singer Michael W. Smith, make your friends and family feel welcome, one meal at a time.

"Welcome to my home as we share life and laughter around the table. It means sharing my life in such a way that there is always room for one more."–Barbara Smith

Some people naturally have the gift of hospitality, instinctively creating inviting, mouth-watering meals and a warm environment that assures guests, “We’re glad you’re here.” Fortunately, says food expert Barbara Smith, the rest of us have the same potential to make guests feel nurtured, and here she offers an unforgettable treasury of recipes, tips, and how-to’s for everyone with the spiritual gift of hospitality–and for the rest of us who want to look like we do.

In Food That Says Welcome you’ ll learn

• Make welcoming food that is healthy and easy to prepare.
• Create an atmosphere that says to your guests, “You are special.”
• Make hospitality your ministry and service.

Learn what makes Barbara Smith’s meals and outreach so rave-worthy and discover how you can invoke the same spirit of hospitality in your own home and kitchen .

208 pages, Paperback

First published March 21, 2006

About the author

Barbara Smith is a Canadian author celebrated for her captivating collections of ghost stories steeped in folklore, history, and national identity. Since leaving her job as a school secretary in 1988, she has published numerous books exploring Canada’s most enduring supernatural legends. Her passion for the paranormal was sparked as a child in Toronto and grew into a lifelong pursuit, fueled by a background in social history and mystery. With titles like Great Canadian Ghost Stories and Great Canadian Campfire Stories, Smith shares eerie tales from coast to coast, entertaining readers while preserving Canada's rich storytelling tradition.

Reviews

[Georgia Herod · Rating 3 out of 5]

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Hospitality says “Welcome, have a seat!” “Come to the table.” “Share our food, share our lives."

I like to cook; I like simple recipes, and the part of daily living that includes others at the table, whether serving pizza from the local market or steaks and vegetables off the grill or a homemade fancy dessert filled with chocolate!

While there’s little that’s spectacular in Smith’s book, I was drawn by the personalities: mother of Michael W. Smith and Gloria Gaither. I know I’d enjoy being a guest at Smith's table. An essay by Smith opens each chapter, focusing on the value of hospitality and friendship and generosity—open handed and open-hearted.

Many of the recipes I was familiar with—it seems that church women across the country have a way of circulating the latest trends in potluck dishes or Sunday dinners.

A quick read—which made me hungry.