The Grand Traditions of Charleston Cuisine

The motto of the city of Charleston is Aedes mores juraque curat, meaning, "She guards her buildings, customs, and laws." Charleston cuisine is a prominent feature of the customs and culture of this city. The dishes of Charleston and New Orleans are, arguably, the last two distinctive cuisines left in America. If this is so, the question that begs is: Just what is Charleston cuisine? Join food historian Doug Bostick as he traces the origins of Charleston fare and presents many of the recipes that have marked this distinctive food culture.

Written by Douglas W. Bostick
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