The Food, Folklore, and Art of Lowcountry Cooking: A Celebration of the Foods, History, and Romance Handed Down from England, Africa, the Caribbean, France, Germany, and Scotland

by Joseph Earl Dabney

The perfect gift for Southerners, history lovers, and foodies alike. Discover the secrets of one of the most mysterious, romantic regions in the the Lowcountry. James Beard Cookbook of the Year Award-winning author Joe Dabney produces another gem with this comprehensive celebration of Lowcountry cooking. Packed with history, authoritative folklore, photographs, and fascinating sidebars, Dabney takes readers on a tour of the Coastal Plain, including Charleston, Savannah, and Beaufort, the rice plantations, and the sea islands.

Genres: Cookbooks, Cooking, History, Food History, Food and Drink, Food, Nonfiction

366 pages, Hardcover

First published May 1, 2010

Reviews

[Stephanie]

What a wonderful account of the food, culture, history and diversity of the coastal areas of the South. My grandmother's family came from coastal Georgia and I grew up eating many of the dishes described in the book and really never had any idea that some of these foods were particular to the lowcountry. Not only did I learned so much about my own heritage but I was also able to add some "missing" recipes from the meals of my childhood. Thanks to Mr. Dabney for taking the time and effort to research this unique region of the country.

[Donna]

Another outstanding effort by Dabney. Published in 2010, this book does an acceptable job with including the African American influence on lowcountry cooking, but not nearly good enough for these days. I'd love to see an updated edition or a sequel to make up for this book's shortcomings. But, that said, this is still a valuable collection.

[Annette]

Nice to see so many names that I remember and respect deeply.

[Lj]

I love food history

[Bob]

Beautifully written

The recipes are easy to follow and delicious.
Nothing fancy here, but if you want to eat the best low country food this is the place to start.

[Tawn Gorbutt]

More than a cookbook. The background, history and personal anecdotes set this apart from most cookbooks. This book makes me want to try the recipes and it makes me want to visit the lowcountry again.

[Farah]

this book is full of history and events that made the lowcountry cooking. i felt is is also a memoir of the author's visit to the southern states. he talk alot about Charleston,SC. it is really a beautiful place with so much variety of food and full of history

[Mir]

On order at library.

[LemontreeLime]

I didnt read this in depth, just glanced through it. More of a memoir than a cookbook.

[Janet]

A good read with wonderful recipes. A good history of foods that make up the Carolina and Georgia Lowcountry cuisine....from England, Africa, the Caribbean, France, Germany and Scotland.

[Chambers Stevens]

A great history of Lowcountry Cooking.
Dabney, has a lot of fun telling the stories of the people of South Carolina.
My only complaint is I wish there were more recipes.