Florida Sweets: Key Lime Pie, Kumquat Cake & Citrus Candy

by Joy Sheffield Harris

Book Overview

Bite in to this refreshing history of sweet foods in the Sunshine State!

Sweets and the Sunshine State are a match made in heaven. Centuries ago, native Floridians used honey to sweeten dishes, as well as prickly pears and other wild fruits and berries. Spanish explorers introduced citrus to the area, leading to a major industry. Florida pioneers planted sugar cane and sweet potatoes as basic crops. Cane grinding, taffy pulls...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1467137650
• ISBN13: 9781467137652
• Release Date: July 2017
• Publisher: History Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.9" x 8.9"