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Book SynopsisExplores 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.
Trade ReviewThrough 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 times. Readers 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 HistoriesTable of Contents
- List of Recipes
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Chapter 1. Roasted Corn: The Creek Nation in Alabama
- Chapter 2. Gumbo: Africans and Creoles on the Gulf Coast
- Chapter 3. Chicken Stew: Frontier Life in the Tennessee Valley
- Chapter 4. Fried Green Tomatoes: Emblem of the Alabama Rural Table
- Chapter 5. Lane Cake: Alabama Women in the Progressive Era
- Chapter 6. Banana Pudding: The Banana Docks at the Port of Mobile
- Chapter 7. Fried Chicken: Decoration Day on Sand Mountain
- Chapter 8. Boiled Peanuts: George Washington Carver, the Wiregrass, and Macon County Farmers
- Chapter 9. Wild Turkey: Hunting and Wildlife Conservation in Alabama
- Chapter 10. Sweet Tea: Birmingham in the Great Depression and the Great War
- Chapter 11. Sweet Potato Pie: Civil Rights and Soul Food in Montgomery
- Chapter 12. Barbecue: Black History in the Black Belt
- Chapter 13. MoonPies: Mardi Gras in Mobile
- Chapter 14. Shrimp: Seafood in Bayou La Batre
- Notes
- Suggestions for Further Reading
- References
- Index
