This book is a selection of recipes from my family that are near and dear to my heart. Many of my relatives featured in this collection have passed away. It gives me great pleasure to let their spirit live on when others make these delicious concoctions. These recipes have come straight out of the old recipe box of my mother's. You will find an assortment of desserts, entrees, side dishes and a lot of love within these pages. I grew up on these recipes and I hope that it brings a little taste of my home into yours. Tasteful Memories includes over twenty recipes, including:: Best Ever Baked Beans, Cheesy Baked Chicken, Italian Chicken and Potatoes, Potato Cheese Soup, Chef Roberto's Spaghetti Sauce, Stuffed Peppers, Cinnamon Apples, Cheese Wafers, Strawberry Pie, and MORE!About the Author: Lora C Mercado has published many cookbooks with delicious, easy to follow recipes: "The Garden Digest" "Oh Cheese!" "Tasteful Memories" "Bunch O' Brunch" "Gimme that CHOCOLATE! The PMS Survival Cookbook" In 2014, she published a children's counting book with her young daughter, entitled, "1, 2, 3 Count with Me". She also wrote another children's book called "Black Cats - Fun Facts and Myths". In tribute to her son's passing, has been on a quest to help bring peace to those who are in a state of grief with her healing and inspirational books. She is also the founder of the website, HealingTheGrief.com, which provides articles and resources to help one cope with grief and loss. "Our Angels Await, Stories of Love from Beyond", includes true stories from people across the globe who have had connections with loved ones who have passed away. "Adjusting to Life After Loss, Coping with the Death of a Loved One and Honoring Their Memory", was released in October 2014. The second book in the series, "Adjusting to Life After the Loss of a Child, Coping, Healing and Understanding the Emotions of Grief" is her latest book, released in January 2015. Lora Mercado is also a Usui Reiki Master Practitioner, photographer, and ordained minister, who has married over 150 couples.