Culinary historian Michael W. Twittys new cookbook, Recipes From the American South, challenges the narrow view of Southern food, emphasizing its rich heritage beyond the Civil War. The book features over 260 recipes, showcasing diverse cultural influences, from Chinese and Jewish to Latino and Indigenous. Twitty aims to evoke emotional feelings rather than strict adherence to recipes, reflecting the evolving nature of Southern cuisine. DNN | The Daily News Now! The world’s first global local news network. Every city. Every story. AI powered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.