The Mossback Cafe Cookbook

"The Mossback" first appeared in the pages of Thomas Fenske's novel, THE FEVER, when owner Smidgeon Toll proudly delivered a huge serving of Huevos Rancheros Especial to Sam, the book's hero. The marvelous description of its cheesy, spicy goodness spurred numerous readers to ask the author if it was a real dish. This is your chance to find out for yourself!

Smidgeon has stepped out of the pages of the novel to share this recipe with you, along with many others. You will love her quirky, homespun wisdom and down-to-earth country cooking as she gives insight into what has made The Mossback a unique and delightful locale in the world of fictional eateries.

She reveals details about her awesome biscuits and the locally famous Joe Toll's Chili. Other recipes include That BLT, the Double Trouble Dog, Mama's Pimento Cheese, their Whoa! Barbecue Sauce, her astounding Mashed Browns, Texicali Arroz con Pollo, Apple Thangs, and of course the "Best-Danged Buttermilk Pie" you've ever put in your mouth. These are just a few of the offerings her fictional customers love, many named after the way people order them. It may be a fictional cafe but this is real food.
As an added bonus, she shares her incredible potato salad secret, a surprising and simple ingredient that will take even the best potato salad recipe and crank it up a notch, maybe two!

So, mosey on in ... there just might be some breakfast tacos or enchiladas lurking in your future.