Heres Why You Should Care About Southern Food
The food of the South is one of the most complicated, complex, contradictory cuisines in the U.S. This is the region where a monumental mixing of crops and culinary traditions gave way to one of the most punishing, damaging monocultures in the country; where food born in violence and slavery led to delicious, nutritious dishes. It\u2019s also the region that laid the tablecloth for\xa0seasonal, farm-to-table dining, as well as drive-through fast food. In this episode, authors Michael Twitty and John T. Edge, two of the nation\u2019s leading voices on Southern food, take listeners on a tour through their shared history.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices