Kentucky Sweets:: Bourbon Balls, Spoonbread & Mile High Pie (American Palate)

Kentucky Sweets:: Bourbon Balls, Spoonbread & Mile High Pie (American Palate) by Sarah C. Baird. paperback edition. ISBN: 9781626193772.

Kentuckians from frontiersmen to modern-day pastry chefs have put their marks on the states baking history. Residents of the commonwealth have plenty of rich recipes and time-honored traditions, like pulling parties, where folks would gather to make taffy. Stack cakes originated from Appalachian weddings, where guests would each offer a layer of cake to the bride and groom, who then added the jam to hold the creation together. The decadent Modjeska confection gets its name from a Victorian-era candy makers crush on a popular Polish actress. Join author Sarah Baird on a whirlwind trip--complete with recipes--that examines the delectable history of unique Kentucky treats from pawpaws to chocolate gravy.