The Story of Alabama in Fourteen Foods by Emily Blejwas

The Story of Alabama in Fourteen Foods by Emily Blejwas

Explores well-known Alabama food traditions to reveal salient histories of the state in a new way. Emily Blejwas pays homage to fourteen emblematic foods, dishes, and beverages, one per chapter, as a lens for exploring the diverse cultures and traditions of the state.

Through the lens of food, The Story of Alabama in Fourteen Foods explores in vivid detail cultural groups across the state, revealing not only recipes for traditional dishes but also for survival and success during difficult timesReaders who already know Alabama history well will find this approach interesting and refreshing."" - Joyce H. Cauthen, author of Out of Whole Cloth: The Life of Bettye Kimbrell and With Fiddle and Well-Rosined Bow: A History of Old-Time Fiddling in Alabama

""Offers a compelling, rich journey through the state's history and an unusual approach to our understanding of the past. It will make a wonderful contribution to culinary history and the history of Alabama." - Susan Tucker, author of City of Remembering: A History of Genealogy in New Orleans and editor of New Orleans Cuisine: Fourteen Signature Dishes and Their Histories

Emily Blejwas is the author of the novel Once You Know This and the Director of the Gulf States Health Policy Center in Bayou La Batre, Alabama.

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ISBN 13	9780817320195
ISBN 10	0817320199
Title	The Story of Alabama in Fourteen Foods
Author	Emily Blejwas
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Hardback
Publisher	The University of Alabama Press
Year published	2019-08-30
Number of pages	344
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