In the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, a small group of dedicated dreamers opened the Southern Food & Beverage Museum (SoFAB) to tell the stories of the foods and drinks that have come to define the U.S. South. From its beginnings, SoFAB has focused on discovering, understanding, and celebrating food, drink, and related culture and folklife in America. As the museum grew, its staff and supporters learned to answer the question, "What is southern food?" in new ways that reflected the region's dynamism, its ingenuity in the face of hardship, and the contributions of generations of immigrant communities. The Southern Food & Beverage Museum Cookbook shares recipes particular to each southern state, all created by chefs who feel the connection of home.

About the Author
Elizabeth M. Williams is the founder of the Southern Food & Beverage Museum in New Orleans, now part of the larger National Food and Beverage Foundation. She has a weekly podcast, Tip of the Tongue, about food, drink, and culture. She is the author of many books and articles about foodways in New Orleans and the South.

Charleston, South Carolina, native Maddie Hayes is a curator and collections manager who conducts research for museums and archives. She recently returned from Anna Tasca Lanza Cooking School in Sicily and is diving back into New Orleans's food and beverage culture.


Book Information
ISBN 9780807181584
Author Elizabeth M. Williams
Format Hardback
Page Count 272
Imprint Louisiana State University Press
Publisher Louisiana State University Press
Weight(grams) 272g