While growing up poor in Memphis and watching her mother prepare meals, Tabitha Hall soon realized that a contented life is fueled by regular nurturing of the soul. Out of this realization birthed Tabitha’s love for creating delicious dishes in her own kitchen and later in her restaurant. In a collection of personal anecdotes and recipes, Tabitha blends insight into how she transformed her struggles and pain into purpose with original recipes that have had the most impact on her life. Interspersed among stories intended to inspire others to strive for better things, Tabitha includes recipes for such tasty drinks, appetizers, desserts, and main dishes such as a coconut splash daiquiri, seafood coleslaw, spicy hot beef dip, sour cream island cream pie, double trouble chocolate chip cookies, Memphis grilled ham, boss lady barbecue chicken, and beefy veggie loaf. My Life My Recipe: Live, Love, and Eat Good Food shares stories and recipes intended to boost the spirits of home cooks who want to offer comfort through good food and positive energy.