The Potlikker Papers

THE POTLIKKER PAPERS presents a compelling narrative of Southern food and its intertwining with race and politics over the past sixty years. Authored by culinary expert John T. Edge, the book chronicles the evolution of Southern cuisine from its roots in the Civil Rights movement to its status as a defining element of American haute cuisine. Through profiles of influential figures and explorations of changing identities, Edge illustrates how the culinary landscape has transformed, making Southern food a unifying cultural force in the nation today.