Course Description

Instructor: Michael McDavid

When many people today consider the American South, they often think first of traditional Southern food. Southern classics like fried chicken, biscuits, collard greens, and coconut cake are known everywhere. In this course the instructor, a lifelong southerner who grew up eating traditional fare every day, will explore some of the many traditions and history of Southern cuisine.

Each session will focus on a different aspect of Southern cooking, such as food availability and regional differences. If you have ever wondered why Southerners traditionally loved cornbread, overcooked their vegetables, and skillet fried any meat available, this is the course for you