Step back in time and into the kitchen of the Low Country's most storied culinary lineage. An Original Rice Plantation Family Cookbook is a curated collection of heirloom "receipts" recipes meticulously compiled and preserved by the descendants of Sarah Baldwin Kirk from South Carolina's Rose Hill Plantation . More than just a cookbook, this volume is a historical record, chronicling the rich and complex traditions of a bygone era. These are the untouched, original instructions passed down through the generations of the Coe, Heyward, and Sullivan families, offering a direct window into 19th-century plantation life. Inside, you will discover: Heirloom Receipts: Over 100 original recipes, many requiring the time, patience, and techniques of pre-modern cooking, including instructions for preparing meals that spanned days. - Unique Low Country Cuisine: Recipes for forgotten delicacies like Walnut Catsup , Terrapin Soup , and instructions for preserving fruits, wines, and bitters. - The Legacy of Carolina Gold: Explore the significant role of rice—once the primary cash crop—in the region's cuisine, alongside other historic plantation staples like cucumbers (used for pickling and catsup). - Culinary History: Compiled and preserved by Tommy Armstrong and Adele Lassiter, this collection honors the dedication and culinary talent of the family and their staff, ensuring these unique Southern flavors are never lost. From elegant cakes that take days to perfect to rustic pickles that sustained a family through dire times, this cookbook is an indispensable treasure for culinary historians, home cooks seeking authentic Southern flavor, and anyone who cherishes a deep connection to American history and tradition.