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Hi! We’re Leigh and Anne! The Ladies behind “The Southern Lady Cooks.” This site originated in 2008 by our mother, Judy Yeager. Now, in 2024 it’s a full family affair. Our mission is to share southern recipes that are easy and delicious, along with down-home dishes your grandmother would have made.

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