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Southern Heirloom Coconut Cake
Katherine McCutchen’s recipe originally appeared in the Heritage Cookbook, first published in 1998 by the African American Heritage Center of Simpson County, Ky. According to an article at the time of her death, the South Union matriarch was “an influential and driving force behind the creation and preservation of the African American Heritage Center.”
We present Mrs. McCutchen’s recipe almost exactly as she wrote it – in her usual meticulous way, according to her son Keith. It would be perfect for Easter, Mother’s Day, Derby or graduation. Really for any spring celebration.
Mrs. Josephine Carr, Formerly of Huntertown
We met Mrs. Carr in the driveway of her childhood home in Huntertown, where she reminisced about growing up with her grandmother. Today the hamlet of Huntertown is an interpretive park, part of the Woodford County Parks and Recreation system.
Juneteenth Strawberry Hibiscus Punch
Rosy-hued beverages, sometimes called red drink, are traditional for Juneteenth celebrations. We like this sweet/tart beauty, made with hibiscus, also known as sorrel or Jamaica flower.
Which Came First?
Are they called hoecakes because they were originally baked on a hoe? Or was hoe another name for griddles, skillets and peels? Take a little trip through culinary etymology and the history of hoecakes with us, and learn why we think of our United States as a Hoecake Nation.
The Seer of Frogtown
Jim Embry has made sustainability his lifework and was recognized for it with a 2023 James Beard Foundation Leadership Award. We took a drive out to Jim’s Madison County farm to learn about his vision for the earth.
The Measure of Her Worth
Freda Raglin is 100% genuine. We can’t resist the pull of her stories or the lingering aroma of her famous yeast rolls or the realization that Freda is a self-taught culinary genius. Her innate skill and ability to create delicious dishes by taste and touch are a treasure worth preserving.