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The Potlikker Papers: A Food History of the Modern South
✍️ Edge, John T
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"A people's history that reveals how Southerners shaped American culinary identity and how race relations impacted Southern food culture over six revolutionary decades"--Amazon.com.
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John T. Edge offers a sweeping narrative of modern Southern foodways, focusing heavily on the social and political dynamics of race and identity. Since the edition's official description provides very little detail on its internal structure, this book relies entirely on its authoritative thematic weight rather than practical kitchen utility. It does not suit home cooks seeking weeknight dinner ideas, baking formulas, or straightforward regional recipes; this is strictly a work of history and cultural commentary rather than a cookbook. Readers approaching it expecting a culinary guide will be disappointed, but those prepared for a deep dive into the historical anatomy of the South will find a compelling, people-focused history.
