From a one-story cabin in the piney woods of the Panhandle to a
high-rise condo along the glistening waterways, Cracker cooking in
Florida has evolved with our tastes and times.
When supplies were limited and the workday arduous, black coffee with
leftover cornbread might serve as breakfast. Today's bounty and life's
relative ease bring mornings with lattes and biscotti, biscuits and
sausage gravy. What's on the plate has changed, but our heritage infuses
who we are. As we follow the path laid out by gastronomic pioneers, this
culinary quest, guided by sixth-generation Cracker Joy Sheffield Harris,
will whet your appetite with recipes and sumptuous reflections. Pull up
a chair and dig in.