John T. Edge

John T. Edge is a food writer and commentator and the director of the [http://www.southernfoodways.com/ Southern Foodways Alliance] , an institute of the Center for the Study of Southern Culture at the University of Mississippi. John T, as he is known, has authored numerous books detailing how America eats, including, "Fried Chicken: An American Story", "Apple Pie: An American Story", "Hamburgers & Fries", and "Donuts: An American Passion". He is a contributing editor at "Gourmet" and a food columnist for the U.S. Airways in-flight magazine, the food magazine "Saveur" and the "Oxford American".Edge is a regular contributor for the weekend edition of NPR's All Things Considered and has appeared on a number of television shows from CBS Sunday Morning to Iron Chef. His work has also been featured in 2001, 2002, 2003, and 2004 editions of the "Best Food Writing Anthology." [http://www.arkansasliteraryfestival.org/pages/authors/johnedge.html]

Every October, the Southern Foodways Alliance sponsors a symposium at Oxford, Mississippi on southern food. John T is one the primary organizers and the master of ceremonies for the many events, which attracts several hundred attendees. Past symposia have included "The Sweet Life-Sugar and the South" (2005), "Southern Food in Black and White" (2004), and "Appalachia: Exploring the Land and the Larder" (2003).

Publications

* Edge, John T. "Donuts: An American Passion". Putnam Adult, 2006. ISBN 0-399-15358-6.
* Edge, John T. "Fried Chicken: An American Story". Putnam Adult, 2004. ISBN 0-399-15183-4.
* Edge, John T. "Hamburgers and Fries". ISBN 0-399-15274-1.
* Edge, John T. "Apple Pie: An American Story". Putnam Adult, 2004. ISBN 0-399-15215-6.
* Edge, John T. and Hobbs, Blair. "Southern Belly: The Ultimate Food Lover's Guide to the South." Hill Street Press, 2002. ISBN 1-892514-65-6.
* Edge, John T. and Rolfes, Ellen. "A Gracious Plenty". HP Trade, 2002. ISBN 1-55788-388-2
* Edge, John T. and Helfrick, Robb. "Compass American Guides: Georgia, 3rd Edition." Compass America Guides, 2006. ISBN 1-4000-1617-7.
* Edge, John T. and Walter, Eugene. "Hints and Pinches". Hill Street Press, 2001. ISBN 1-892514-98-2.
* Neal, Moreton and Neal, Bill and Edge, John T. "Remembering Bill Neal: Favorite Recipes From a Life in Cooking". University of North Carolina Press, 2004. ISBN 0-8078-2913-7.

See also

* Southern cuisine
* Austin Leslie

External links

* [http://www.johntedge.com/ John T. Edge's website]
* [http://www.southernfoodways.com/ Southern Foodways Alliance]
* [http://www.olemiss.edu/mwp/news/2003/2003_1126_edgetopsoutherner.html Financial Times Top Twenty Southerners to Watch]