Pies and Prejudice

The book combines culinary culture with regional history in a unique way. I'm curious whether the author had a particular moment or story that sparked this approach.

The detailed anecdotes and local references made me think about my own hometown. Did the vivid descriptions evoke personal memories for others?

There are so many rich histories and characters—what led to the selection of specific tales and places? Was it a conscious curation or more organic?