John T. Edge Explores Southern Identity and Family History
John T. Edge, a renowned storyteller of the American South, has published a new memoir, House of Smoke: A Southerner Goes Searching for Home, delving into his troubled family history.
Edge, former director of the Southern Foodways Alliance, has contributed to various notable publications, including the New York Times, Gourmet, and NPR's Weekend All Things Considered, and hosts the TV program True South.
His work has explored a range of topics, such as the Mississippi hot tamale trail, Atlanta's multicultural Buford Highway, and the history of fried chicken.
"I told myself for the longest time that I was going out in search of something new, that I was running towards something when I was writing,"
Edge says, reflecting on his writing journey.
Author's summary: Exploring Southern identity through food and culture.