Bowker Biography:
Pat Lovely

Pat Lovely was born in Huntington, West Virginia in l941. She grew up with her Grandparents until l948 when her father, mother and brother finished a tour of duty in the United States Navy. As a small child, she understood the importance of how much love and family were associated with cooking. Not only was her grandmother an excellent cook but every body in her family loved to cook as well. Her father came home, took his place in the kitchen, and brought with him his love, experience and knowledge of cooking with spices.

After a long career in Housing Administration, and raising a son and a daughter, she moved south following a divorce in l984. She worked as a realtor for several years but the lifetime dream was to open a restaurant on or near water.

This dream came true in l987 when she opened the first grease free restaurant in that region. The most wonderful thing about having the restaurant was that the customers and employees were just like her family. She said, the first time she heard, “Miss Pat what’s for dinner?” it was evident she had established a family atmosphere.

Pat's life has been an interesting one with many challenges. After multiple Hurricanes, it became necessary to close her beloved restaurant. Thanks to the support of her family and friends, she had the strength to start over again. Writing the cookbook was the vehicle that made it all possible.

 

 

Email: patlovely@earthlink.net