When Linda Skeens gained sudden and widespread fame for winning dozens of ribbons at the Virginia-Kentucky District Fair in the summer of 2022, people across the country began asking, “Who is Linda Skeens?” Her first-ever published collection of recipes and family stories, Blue Ribbon Kitchen: Recipes and Tips from America’s Favorite County Fair Champion, answers the question that’s been on everyone’s mind. Linda is an Appalachian grandmother who’s been cooking for her loved ones and entering county fairs for decades, frequently taking home the highest honors. In her new book, she shares more than 30 of her prize-winning recipes in addition to more than 70 other family-favorite dishes. From canning and fudges to stews and casseroles, this cookbook features a lifetime of recipes collected and perfected by Linda Skeens. Included in Linda’s book, you’ll find her prize-winning recipes for • Peach-Raspberry Jam • Bread-and-Butter Pickles • Jalapeño Salsa • Buttermilk Biscuits with Pumpkin Butter • Pineapple Zucchini Bread • Jam Cake with Caramel Glaze • Butterscotch No-Bake Cookies • Peanut Brittle • Piña Colada Fudge • and more! She’s also sharing recipes perfect for feeding friends and family, like • Beef Stew • Slow Cooker Cabbage Rolls • Fried Catfish with Tartar Sauce • Loaded Red Potato Casserole • Cornbread Dressing • Oven-Fried Green Tomatoes • Molasses Cake • and others! Get to know Linda better on social media: Facebook TikTok Instagram Start following Linda today! She’s sharing recipes, personal stories, inspiration, and more!
