FOOD FROM THE S.O.U.L. FAVORITE RECIPES OF OUR CHILDREN WHO WERE GONE TOO SOON Paperback – December 23, 2025

This cookbook is dedicated to our children and others who have passed away too soon due to substance use disorder and overdose, from fentanyl poisoning and other causes. Sadly, our personal loss is a reflection of the tragic statistics of life today. In 2023, there were approximately 105,000 drug overdose deaths in the United States. The leading cause of these overdoses continues to be synthetic opioids, particularly fentanyl, which has significantly impacted overdose trends in recent years. This cookbook is a collection of recipes to honor our children and the many others who are no longer with us. Here are the recipes that we enjoyed preparing for and with our children. They evoke beautiful memories of our loved ones, cooking, spending precious family time and celebrating holidays together. Read more