"...Eating foods close to their source, prepared in a fashion that allows their pure, unadulterated flavors to shine, is the key to a meal's success. Developing close relationships with local farmers and purveyors is the first and most important step in great cooking. That is the philosophy behind Hot and Hot Fish Club, the Hastings' nationally recognized restaurant in Birmingham, Alabama...'Hot and Hot Fish Club Cookbook' offers a glimpse into the Hastings' family life and encourages you to celebrate life through great seasonal meals..."--Dust cover.