Antique Southern Recipes

First published in the early 20th century, Susie Ponder’s Antique Southern Recipes preserves the flavors, traditions, and domestic art of the historic American South.

Collected from handwritten family books and regional kitchens, these recipes reflect a world where hospitality, resourcefulness, and seasonality defined daily life. From beaten biscuits and sweet potato pies to preserved fruits, pickles, and Sunday roasts, Ponder’s compilation captures the warmth and ingenuity of generations who cooked from memory and heart. Each page offers not only culinary instruction but also a glimpse into the rituals, rhythms, and grace of Southern home life before the age of convenience.

Part cookbook, part cultural heirloom, Antique Southern Recipes stands as a tribute to the enduring spirit of Southern cookery—its blend of tradition, thrift, and comfort.

Complete and unabridged edition of Susie Ponder’s classic regional cookbook

Authentic collection of early Southern dishes, preserves, and household preparations

A valuable resource for students of culinary history, regional heritage, and Americana

Essential for readers interested in traditional cooking, historical gastronomy, and Southern culture