The 152nd Kentucky Derby runs May 2, 2026. The race takes two minutes. The party takes all day. Here is what was on the table during the Gilded Age and what is worth bringing back. The race was always the excuse. The real event was the eating. When the Kentucky Derby launched … [Read more...] about What the Kentucky Derby Table Looked Like Before Concession Stands
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Beaten Biscuits: The Southern Staple That Almost Disappeared
Before baking powder, there was muscle. Beaten biscuits are what Southern cooks made when they needed a biscuit that lasted for days, and they are worth every minute of effort. Beaten biscuits are not like any biscuit you have made before. They are dense, pale, and crisp. They … [Read more...] about Beaten Biscuits: The Southern Staple That Almost Disappeared
