This book explores the rich and intricate world of Southern cooking, offering a collection of recipes that highlight its cultural roots from Native American, Western European, and African influences. Neal presents innovative takes on traditional dishes while maintaining authenticity and avoiding shortcuts.
This charming cookbook features 300 recipes celebrating southern baking, from breads and biscuits to cakes and pies. Bill Neal shares culinary history and regional cooking secrets, reviving classics like peach cobbler and fruitcake while honoring the rich traditions of the southern kitchen. Originally published in 1990.
The narrative delves into the Boyce-Sneed feud in West Texas, which erupted in violence in 1912, leaving a lasting impact on the community. Initially, historians struggled to uncover the story due to a lack of cooperation from those involved. It wasn't until the 1990s that descendants reconciled and revealed family archives, allowing the tale of passion, violence, and revenge to surface. This saga highlights the complexities of human conflict, marked by retribution without redemption, shedding light on a significant historical event.