Neo Soul: Taking Soul Food to a Whole 'Nutha Level

Other books have been written on soul food but here's something with a difference: it comes from the godson of Harlem's soul food cook Sylvia Woods and adds a healthy twist to a cuisine often associated with unhealthy fats. Author Lindsay Williams struggled with weight all his life and had to make some drastic changes when at 400 pounds he found food affecting his health. NEO SOUL reflects these changes, which caused him to lose more than half his weight, and provides readers with a new brand of healthy soul cooking which retains the ethnicity without the dangers. Diane C. Donovan, Editor California Bookwatch

Lyndey Williams is a remarkable person who has come a long way. His journey from unhealthy and obese to fit and eating well is fantastic. His word is just as good as anybodies because he has been "there." I purchased two cookbooks, 1 for me and 1 for my mother. We tried numerous recipes and they turned out great. With these recipes you can substitute the high fat without substituting the great flavor. If you aren't looking for low fat try regular Syvlia's Soul Food in Harlem, hands down some of the greatest soul food available.

Lindsey Williams has written a fine little cookbook. I've had the pleasure of eating at his grandmother's restaurant a few times and I know the family has good, southern cooking in their genes! Lindsey has taken many old favorites and updated them, offering healthy substitutions. I enjoyed the book (including his personal story) and I highly recommend NEO SOUL to all of you.

I was simply blown away by the amazing recipes and just how easy most of them are to make. The added benefit for all of us is the low-fat, healthy approach Mr. Williams brings to his recipes. This is a wonderful gift, excellent price, and a solid addition for anyone's recipe library.

We were honored to get to visit with "Miz Sylvia" and family at their Hemingway SC home over the holidays, and Lindsey had an advance copy there - he kindly allowed us to take a sneak peek. I promptly pre-ordered a copy as soon as I had computer access. This is what I consider good country cooking, made much healthier by a gentleman who knows his subject matter very well. Our activity levels may not allow us to eat like "field-hands" anymore, but that doesn't dim our desire for the traditional country-style foods. Bravo, Lindsey!