Recipes
The Riley family
came to Alabama over
130 years ago,
leaving behind its
roots in Tumblin
Shoales, South
Carolina. Full of
hope and dreams of a
new life, they
settled in Clay
County. Bob’s
grandparents were
farmers, growing
mostly cotton. They
built their home on
the farm where Bob
and I raised our
four children. Bob’s
grandfather later
left the farm and
opened a small
general store. Mama
Riley would trade
recipes with
customers, while
working alongside
Daddy Riley. With
hard work and faith
in God they raised
their family and
built their future.
Many of these
recipes are from
Riley family
members. Other
recipes have been
given to me by my
family and friends,
and through the
years they have
become favorites of
our family. As we
share these recipes
with you, I hope you
will reflect on your
own family heritage
and the bonds passed
from one generation
to the next.
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