The Potlikker Papers: A Food History of the Modern South

John T. Edge

Penguin??Books

In Apple Pie, John T. Edge celebrates not only the joys of good eating but also our deep personal associations with our most iconic food. With this book and Fried Chicken, Edge begins a series about our most cherished dishes - served up in smart, funny, and irreverently entertaining narratives - that form an affectionate portrait of our country by way of our bellies. With Apple Pie, he gives us not only a great story, but the fifteen essential recipes for our most beloved dish.  Available only in Nonfiction 4.

Apple Pie: An American Story

Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Baking

Thorndike Press

With Fried Chicken, acclaimed writer John T. Edge launches a series of unforgettable short books on selected icons of American food - the foods that conjure childhood and comfort, the ones everybody thinks their mom made best. Fried Chicken begins the series with an immensely entertaining tale that takes us from Memphis to Manhattan, from plantation kitchens to KFC. 
 Available only in Nonfiction 4.

Fried Chicken: An American Story

Cooking by Ingredient

Includes fifteen mouthwatering recipes With Fried Chicken and Apple Pie, John T. Edge launched a series that celebrates American culture through the lore of our favorite foods. Now, Edge continues his quest to discover the very essence of America through the dishes we love and cherish. Across the nation, from backyard barbecues to Big Macs, Edge follows the evolution of the burger from frugal repast to deluxe treat, but always with a celebration of American brawn and freedom.  Available only in Nonfiction 4.

Hamburgers & Fries: An American Story

John T. Edge, "the Faulkner of Southern food" (the Miami Herald), reveals a South hidden in plain sight, where restaurants boast family pedigrees and serve supremely local specialties found nowhere else. From backdoor home kitchens to cinder-block cafés, he introduces you to cooks who have been standing tall by the stove since Eisenhower was in office. While revealing the stories behind their food, he shines a bright light on places that have become Southern institutions. In this fully updated and expanded edition, with recipes throughout, Edge travels from chicken shack to fish camp, from barbecue stand to pie shed. Pop this handy paperback in the glove box to take along on your next road trip. And even if you never get in the car, you'll enjoy the most savory history that the South has to offer.

Southern Belly: A Food Lover's Companion

Cooking Education & Reference

Algonquin Books