Kitchens serve as more than a place to prepare food; they are cornerstones of the home and family. Just as memories are passed down through stories shared around the stove, recipes preserve traditions and customs for future generations. The rich, diverse heritage of Kentucky's culinary traditions offers a unique way to better understand and appreciate the history of the commonwealth. The Historic Kentucky Kitchen assembles more than one hundred dishes from nineteenth and twentieth-century Kentu
About the Author
Deirdre A. Scaggs is associate dean of the University of Kentucky Libraries Special Collections Research Center and the author of Women in Lexington.
Andrew W. McGraw is the Administrative Specialist for CSI Group.