The Larder: Food Studies Methods from the American South (Southern Foodways Alliance Studies in Culture, People, and Place Ser.): Edge, John T., Engelhardt, Elizabeth S. D., Ownby, Ted, Milam, Sara Camp, Warnes, Andrew, Cooley, Angela Jill, Latshaw, Beth, Peña, Carolyn de la, Shields, David S., Harris, Jessica B., Nystrom, Justin A., Rawson, Katie, Ferris, Marcie, Williams-Forson, Psyche, Green, Rayna, Sharpless, Rebecca, Fertel, Rien, Hanchett, Tom, Prewitt Jr., Wiley C.

The Larder is a groundbreaking collection of essays that challenge traditional methods in food studies, offering new ways to understand human experience through the lens of food and foodways.

With contributions from some of the most influential scholars in the field, including John T.

Edge, Elizabeth Engelhardt, and Ted Ownby, this book presents a diverse range of perspectives on topics such as hunting, farming, marketing, restaurants, iconic dishes, and cookbooks. The Larder is not just another collection of food essays, but rather a comprehensive guide to understanding the complex intersections of culture, society, and identity through the study of food.

The authors push beyond nostalgia and offer fresh perspectives on material culture, technology, and the business of food, making this book an essential read for anyone interested in the field of food studies. Whether you are a student, researcher, or simply someone passionate about food, The Larder is sure to inspire new ways of thinking about the role of food in our lives and cultures.

With its innovative approach and diverse range of topics, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the complexities of food and culture.