About the Author

Bernie's Country Kitchen was founded by mother - daughter team Evelynne and Pat Patterson. They created, produced and sold bottled BBQ sauces, fruit preparations, pastries, cakes and baked goods at farm markets, street fairs, and flea markets all over the Hudson Valley in upstate New York. Their bottled preparations and pastries were also retailed in specialty food outlets, resort gift shops and other outlets. The BCK motto was "Handmade in Small Batches - Always". Every batch of every product was made and supervised by one of the partners, ensuring that their unique flavors and style was never compromised. Influenced by rural Georgia and Pennsylvania styles, their special take on mac and cheese, chili, hearty soups and their famous pulled pork have been served and enjoyed by thousands across New York. Evelynne and Pat have now retired from the market business, and are sharing their best recipes, methods and crowd-pleasing favorites with you so you can create wonderful meals at home and on the road. Whether you're cooking for just yourself or your family, entertaining at home or taking it on the road, if you follow these recipes and methods your efforts will come out perfectly every time.