Grandmother’s Legacy: Folklore, Food Facts, and Favorite Recipes , intended for beginners and connoisseurs alike, combines the basics of a “Foods 101 Class” with a wealth of cooking tips, food facts, food history, nostalgia, and a cadre of recipes from the simple to the gourmet. Learn the art and science of food and cooking. Discover how specific recipe ingredients interact, what spices add mouthwatering umami, how to create a baked Alaska to grace and impress your guests, the folklore of how gumbo got its name, and much more. The book’s three sections and fourteen chapters explore unique and tasty recipes popular throughout the US, but especially in the South. The appendix gives a simple framework for six-weeks of menus to help busy cooks save time and money. Experience an enlightening adventure if you love food and the unique pleasures found in preparing it. Indulge your passion for food and cooking as you enjoy Grandmother’s Legacy .