02225cam a22003493u 4500 28491 UtSlPG 20260610133642.0 m cr n 260607r2009||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 13025763 UtSlPG en iso639-1 TX McCulloch-Williams, Martha Dishes & Beverages of the Old South Dishes and Beverages of the Old South Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2009 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2009-04-04 E-text prepared by Juliet Sutherland and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Dishes & Beverages of the Old South" by Martha McCulloch-Williams is a culinary guide and memoir written in the early 20th century. The book offers readers a comprehensive look at Southern cooking, presenting a plethora of recipes and detailing the traditions and cultural significance behind them. As a celebration of Southern heritage, it emphasizes the importance of good food and the influence of home cooking on personal and social dynamics. The opening of the book immerses readers in the author's nostalgic memories of her youth in a Southern kitchen, vividly describing the space, its warmth, and the figure of her beloved cook, Mammy. Through her recollections, the narrative highlights not just the joy of cooking but also the connection between food, family, and cultural identity. The author presents a philosophy of cooking rooted in the belief that proper nourishment is essential to well-being and societal strength, paving the way for discussions on various dishes and cooking techniques that follow in the book. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Cooking, American -- Southern style Beverages -- Southern States Southern States -- Social life and customs -- 1865- https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/28491 69400 69400