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'Pon Top Edisto - Cookin' 'Tweents The Rivers | Trinity Episcopal Church ©1997

'Pon Top Edisto - Cookin' 'Tweents The Rivers | Trinity Episcopal Church ©1997

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Title:
"'Pon Top Edisto"
Publisher:
Wimmer Cookbooks
Type:
Cookbook
Style:
Community & Fundraising Cookbooks; Southern Cooking
Author:
Trinity Episcopal Church on Edisto Island
Era:
Late 20th Century (1970–1999)
Condition:
Very Good | Like New
Location:
Edisto Island, South Carolina USA
Cover:
Hardcover spiral-bound
Pages:
287
ISBN:
9780965872300
Notes:
Tabasco Community Cookbook Award

Discover the rich and authentic flavors of Southern and low-country cuisine with 'PON TOP EDISTO - Cookin' Tweents The Rivers. This exceptional cookbook, compiled by Trinity Episcopal Church on Edisto Island, highlights the traditional dishes of the region and supports the preservation of the historic church building.

Indulge in beloved recipes from local plantations, including Sunnyside She Crab Soup, Beckett Place Pecan Pie, Oak Island Scalloped Oysters, and Cassina Point French Toast. You'll also find delightful treats like Peach Ice Cream and Tomato Pie, alongside timeless classics such as Deviled Crab, Oyster Pie, and Edisto Island Clambake, passed down through generations of Edisto Island families.

This hardcover spiral bound book is in excellent condition, with the gold seal of the Tabasco Community Cookbook Award Winner from the Mcllhenny Company prominently displayed on the front cover, further enhancing its credibility as a high-quality publication.

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Community cookbooks are valued for their historical significance, their role in fundraising, and their ability to preserve culinary traditions. Often passed down through families with handwritten notes on time-worn pages, they reveal an intimate look into American culture and social norms—particularly the role of women.

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The tradition began during the Civil War with Maria J. Moss's, A Poetical Cookbook (1864), which raised funds for soldiers' families. Junior League organizations are major publishers, first publishing The Junior League Recipe Book (1930). Many have maintained popularity through the generations—like Charleston Receipts (1950), the oldest community cookbook that is still in print today.

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