Southern Appalachian - American Regional Cooking Library Author:Joyce Libal, Patricia Therrien Did you know? That Red-Eye Gravy may have been prepared first by Andrew Jackson's whiskey-drinking cook? That according to Appalachian tradition if you tell a bad dream before breakfast it will come true? That when Appalachian farmers grew vegetables, they based their schedule for planting, cultivating, and harvesting on the signs of the Zodiac?... more » And that mountain folklore dictates that fish like fiddle music-but not harmonica? This volume of the "American Regional Cooking Library" is a treasure trove of Appalachian lore and recipes. Try your hand at Southern Appalachia's traditional dishes: Fried Catfish, Kentucky Burgoo, Skillet Cornbread, and many others. While you enjoy these flavorful dishes, you'll have the opportunity to learn more about this fascinating American region!« less