Chef Jim Shirley grew up in a Navy family, traveling the world, but often spent summers on his grandmother’s farm eating down-home southern cooking. This cookbook tells the story of Jim's history, of the great food and people he met along the road. With a dash of international cuisine, a handful of farm-fresh produce and gulf seafood, and a love of southern cooking, this cookbook features some of Jim’s favorites. The Grits a Ya Ya recipe alone is worth the price of the book!