{"product_id":"taste-the-state-georgia-distinctive-foods-and-stories-from-where-eating-local-began-hardcover","title":"Taste the State Georgia: Distinctive Foods and Stories from Where Eating Local Began - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eKevin Mitchell\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eDavid S. Shields\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMashama Bailey\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIngredient by ingredient, dish by dish, take a tantalizing tour of Georgia's signature foods\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eTaste the State Georgia\u003c\/i\u003e and the regional foods within it can be a source of pride for people and communities.... This book will prepare you for your next Georgian culinary adventure and give you a bit of history on why southerners eat what they eat.\"\u003cbr\u003e--Mashama Bailey, chef and owner of The Grey, Savannah\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom apples to peaches to Vidalia onions, Georgia is home to some of the finest produce grown in the American South. From Brunswick stew to Savannah Red Rice, the state's signature dishes are steeped in history. In \u003ci\u003eTaste the State Georgia\u003c\/i\u003e, chef Kevin Mitchell and culinary historian David S. Shields reveal the stories and history that have made this rich food culture what it is today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eArguing that Georgia was one of the first states to enthusiastically claim regional cuisine as a marketing tool, Mitchell and Shields explore each of the state's regions, highlighting foods such as Fort Valley Pecans from Central Georgia and Sapelo Island Clams from the Sea Islands. Beyond such staples of the Georgian diet, the authors emphasize more recent culinary creativity, which has produced favorites like the pimento cheeseburger and Vidalia onion cornbread. Sharing stories of heirloom cultivars and innovative kitchens, \u003ci\u003e Taste the State Georgia\u003c\/i\u003e is a testament to both the enduring memory and future possibilities of Georgian cuisine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTaste the State Georgia\u003c\/i\u003e includes sixty-five alphabetical entries, with numerous historical recipes, fourteen original recipes by Chef Mitchell, forty-eight color images, and a foreword by celebrated Savannah chef and author Mashama Bailey.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDavid S. Shields\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of numerous books including \u003ci\u003eSouthern Provisions: The Creation and Revival of a Cuisine \u003c\/i\u003eand, with Giselle Kennedy Lord, the James Beard and IACP award finalist \u003ci\u003eThe Ark of Taste: Delicious and Distinctive Foods that Define the United States\u003c\/i\u003e. He is a recipient of the Southern Foodways Alliance's Ruth Fertel Keeper of the Flame Award and chair of the Carolina Gold Rice Foundation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 304\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 x 9.8 x 7.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e August 19, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51984503111981,"sku":"9781643365442","price":35.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/17ZwiZ73-S9781643365442.webp?v=1776096650","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/taste-the-state-georgia-distinctive-foods-and-stories-from-where-eating-local-began-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}