It’s Gonna Be Good, Y’all (2024)

I love this book. More than a cookbook, it is full of family stories, advice and photographs. The book is a treasure, just like Brenda Gantt. When it first arrived, I spent an hour and a half just looking at all the extra material she included. It was supposed to be one of my Christmas presents, but once I saw it I couldn't bear to part with it and wrap it up. So I started cooking instead. The Lemon Meringue pie and Chocolate Cream Pie were so good. It's simple, comfort food just like I grew up with. I've made quite a few of the recipes and have not been disappointed.

I LOVED this sweet little cookbook and collection of stories and wisdom. I followed Brenda Gantt a bit when she initially shared her cooking videos on Facebook (which is what launched her popularity.) My mother-in-law and I love to talk about Brenda Gantt; she is a household name for many people who are from Alabama! I hate the Goodreads app doesn’t have a photo for her cover…the entire book was beautiful and I was thoroughly impressed with the layout. It reminded me of The Pioneer Woman’s cookbook but more endearing and full of Bible verses and reflections and memories that the author wanted to include. I absolutely loved all the photos too. So many reminded me of parts of my childhood. And as far as the recipes, they look DELICIOUS. None of them seem ultra complicated and I can’t wait to try some soon!

I read this cover to cover as soon as I received it yesterday. What a wonderful trip down a Southern cook’s memory lane. The recipes are ones my grandmother, a great country cook, either did fix or could have. Interspersed with letters to her grandchildren and stories from the home place are recipes for appetizers, salads, entrees, side dishes, desserts and all kinds of gravy (a separate category for Southern cooks :). I loved every scripture reference and could hear my grandmother’s voice in Brenda’s quotes. What a lovely way to celebrate a life well-lived!

This book by Brenda Gantt just makes you feel good! It’s filled with pictures, family stories, scriptures and recipes. I follow Cooking with Brenda Gantt on Facebook where she has 3.7M followers! She is a witness for Jesus and an inspiration for everyone! What an example of the kind of Christian we all should strive to be.

Brenda Gantt is a Facebook sensation in the Southern cooking world, posting videos of herself making all sorts of Southern classics. The food looks delicious and she includes personal stories and helpful hints in every video as she keeps a running commentary going as she cooks.
Now those videos have translated into this wonderful cookbook, full of her recipes and stories of her family. It is a great gift for anyone that enjoys cooking, especially Southern style. I purchased this for myself and plan to by a few more as gifts.

Highly recommended!

I'm a Brenda Gantt fan! I love her videos and got her cookbook when it was available. But it's not just a cookbook. There are stories of her life and words of wisdom and bible verses sprinkled throughout the book. It is written just like she talks! And the recipes are great. They are simple and things that anybody can make!

My mom got this cookbook for me for Christmas. Not only are the recipes that I've tried wonderful but it is filled with heartwarming stories as well. This cook book made me feel like part of the family and the biscuit recipe SLAPS. Hard.

This book is awesome! I love the stories, I love the recipes, and I love Brenda Gantt! Everyone should purchase this cookbook. I love that it is the best cookbook but also the stories and information that Brenda shares. Just absolutely amazing!

Been waiting for this. The biscuit recipe alone is well worth the price!

My mother-in-law loaned me the book when I started reading it at her house. I loved the family stories and anecdotes from the author.

Excellent cookbook. I read every page. Am looking forward to making some of her recipes.

Brenda cooks just like my mom! Great Southern cooking recipe’s.

I loved all the stories and recipes. I felt like I was listening to stories from my grandparents. And the recipes are things I grew up eating.

This is a WONDERFUL book and then you get the blessing of the cookbook combined. Love it!!!

I never thought I’d sit and read a cookbook cover to cover. But Brenda and her family pull you into their lives and love and sprinkle it with scripture and good food. Now to fix some of the recipes!

THE most Southern of recipes compiled by a real Southern gal..there is another book released, namely, "Linger Round the Table Y'All". Enjoy some real home cooking--Southern style!

Love Brenda Gantt! Love her recipes and family stories!

This cookbook has so many charming stories and amazing recipes. This book was such a joy to read and made you feel so comforted.

Simple homemade southern food with many down home stories by Brenda.