When Southern Women Cook: History, Lore, and 300 Recipes with Contributions from 70 Women Writers

"This cookbook geek, and longtime Southern cook and eater, was thrilled to get this gorgeous tome from America’s Test Kitchen and the editors of Cook’s Country. It’s a bible of Southern cuisine told via stories of remarkable women from the diverse cultures that make up the American South. Think chefs, farmers, seed savers, shrimpers, pitmasters, canning pioneers and even the Queen of bootleggers! I love reading about the roots of Southern classics like hoecakes, shrimp and grits, pimiento cheese and tamale pie. This will be a go-to in my kitchen. I’ve already tried the pickled shrimp recipe, a huge hit on my game day table. Next up – Sweet Potato Corn Bread with Ginger Honey Butter, just in time for the holidays."