The Food Folklore and Art of Lowcountry Cooking: A Celebration of the Foods History and Romance Handed Down from England Africa the Caribbean France Germany and Scotland

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The perfect gift for Southerners history lovers and foodies alike. Discover the secrets of one of the most mysterious romantic regions in the South: the Lowcountry. James Beard Cookbook of the Year Award-winning author Joe Dabney produces another gem with this comprehensive celebration of Lowcountry cooking. Packed with history authoritative folklore photographs and fascinating sidebars Dabney takes readers on a tour of the Coastal Plain including Charleston Savannah and Beaufort the rice plantations and the sea islands. Includes: Benne Seed Biscuits Sweet Potato Pie Frogmore Stew She Crab Soup Brunswick Stew Hoppin John Oyster Purloo Cooter Soup Hags Head Cheese Goobers And much much more!