As families become busier and more health-conscious, Edge said that traditional Southern meals may become ceremonial rather than everyday food. Although we may not prepare Southern meals the same way or as often as our mothers did, we can make them a memorable experience, Lundy said. When her mom stopped making Thanksgiving dinner, it became Lundy s job. That way everyone was involved and learned to make one of the family s favorite dishes. Lundy advises people to interview cooks in their families about how they do things in the kitchen.
Books are wonderful, but ask older people. . . .
Ask them and write it down. Carol J.G. Ward covers food and nutrition.