Look no further than our friends at The Digital Press at the University of North Dakota!

This week, they published Backstories: The Kitchen Table Talk Cookbook edited by Cynthia C. Prescott and Maureen S. Thompson. This innovative book brings together over 60 contribution that range from scholarly essays, reflections, stories, and most importantly recipes that explore the diverse roles that women have played in rural kitchens.

The book is available as a free download and as a low cost paperback, and it is the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and thought provoking to kick off your summer reading list!

You can download it or buy a copy here.