Hungry Roots

"Joyously and poignantly spotlights the underappreciated cuisine, people, and stories of Appalachia. I love the way that the authors turn stereotypes into a sustained celebration."—Adrian Miller, James Beard Award–winning author

"A scholarly approach to using the diversity and dignity of our food stories to reveal bigger pictures—to get Appalachia 'less wrong.' As a professional cook and storyteller with Appalachian roots that go back generations, I applaud the authors' goals and their work."—Sheri Castle, host of Emmy-winning cooking show, The Key Ingredient

"An essential read in rhetoric and food studies, showcasing how Appalachian cuisine embodies a cultural rhetoric of resilience."—Justin Eckstein, coeditor of Cookery: Food Rhetorics and Social Production, Pacific Lutheran University