Diana Rattray is an avid home cook and recipe collector living in Mississippi.

Diana's love of and experience with cooking is lifelong. She was introduced to the culinary arts by her grandfather, a baker and chef who cooked at farms, resorts, and restaurants. On the Web, Diana has been an active participant in food forums and mailing lists for many years. Southern food has long been Diana's passion, and she has collected a vast array of cookbooks on the topic. Diana has been developing new recipes and writing about Southern food since 1997, and is author of the cookbook, "The About.com Guide to Southern Cooking."

"Here, you'll find frequently updated topics, links, and recipes. I welcome and encourage everyone's participation in Southern Food, so please feel free to review recipes, make comments and suggestions, and share your own favorite recipes and techniques."

• Diana's Kitchen
  Diana's recipe site, established 1995.