Book 1 of my 2025 Reading Challenge
read from December 31 - January 2
Southern Fried Sass: a Queen's Guide to Cooking, Decorating, and Living Just a Little Extra by Ginger Minj
published 2023
My Opinion
5 stars
I'm rating this book 5 stars because it is exactly as advertised. This book was at the top of my request list for Christmas. Ginger Minj is an accomplished drag queen I mostly knew from Drag Race but after reading this book, I feel I know her much better. I'm choosing "she/her" pronouns based on how she said she identifies while in drag.
I was pleasantly surprised by how in-depth this book was. Although it was entertaining with glamorous photos, there was a lot of substance as well. It just had a vibe of comfort and I felt calm while reading it.
The family photos were a great addition! The recipes weren't my usual style of food but there were a few I copied down for later. All of the recipes seemed accessible and well thought-out. I'd also never heard of using two different kinds of potatoes while making mashed potatoes and it might change my life.
