A well-researched history of recipes tied to Southern towns and regions. Many of the recipes are not new. The value is in the breadth of communities represented in the biographies and histories. This is a broad and inclusive South with plenty of tempting recipes presented with clear instructions.
Baking in the American South by Anne Byrn, (List Price: $44.99, Harper Celebrate, 9780785291336, September 2024)
Reviewed by Jan Blodgett, Main Street Books in Davidson, North Carolina