Memories of Mississippi - Growing Up in the South

Appalachian Daughter-35987

Writing the book ?The Cotton Belt,? was a seven year intermittent project for the author, which includes six books within: ?The Tobacco Kings,? ?The Cotton Belt,? ?Colored and White,? ?The Vanquished Plantations,? ?Voices out of Saigon,? and an updating book called ?The Old Folks? (1650 to 2012) all interlinking, creating an amazing saga; which gravitates towards the South. Each book contains its own chapters, or episodes, having its own theme or technique.

The main families involved are one time plantation owners, although we have Captain Peron, owner of a brig; Mississippi Blue, the gambler; and Sergeant Hood, the scoundrel; all colorful characters. The families being: the Abernathys, Hightowers, Wallaces, Ritts (bankers) and the Smileys, living between Fayetteville, North Carolina, Ozark, Alabama, and New Orleans, with unforgettable characters, such as: Old Josh, Langdon, Burgundy, the Wallace brothers, Ashley, and Witty; from ?Voices out of Saigon,? and out of Cambodia, we have: Zuxin, Ming and Sergeant Carter (a Minnesotan).

This is the author?s 4th Volume, of his Natural Writings.

At the back of the book, the author has added four poems: Many Windows, Mother of the Night Sky, Three Shot Espresso, and Common Sides. Being awarded by declaration?five times Poet Laureate.

In today's hectic and tension-filled world, more and more Americans are turning to the comforts of home and hearth to soothe their souls. In the process, we are rediscovering our roots and returning to tradition. And few things speak more to our hearts than the recipes handed down from mother to daughter, from great-aunt to great-niece, generation after generation. These recipes remind us of whence we came - be it the steppes of Russia or the plains of Iowa - and are as rich in family history as they are in flavor.

But how many of these recipes have been lost over the years - and how many of us long for just one more taste of Grandma's peppermint patty cookies, or Aunt Rose's latkes! We search for these recipes because we are searching for ourselves - and for the people who are no longer with us.

Heirloom Recipes brings together the family recipes of the women of iVillage, and reflects the spirit in which these recipes were originally shared. Coupled with each recipe are the special tips, fond memories and the bit of love with which the food was originally prepared.

As much a joy to read as it is to cook from, this book will feature blank pages where readers can add their own family heirloom recipes.