Growing up in Charleston's historic downtown, brothers Matt and Ted Lee knew how to cast for shrimp before they were in middle school, could catch and pick crabs soon after, learned to recognize local fruit trees, and knew to watch for the day in late March when the loquats ripened. Their book brings the vibrant food culture of this great Southern city to life. Iconic dishes include She-Crab Soup, Hoppin' John, and Huguenot Torte, as well as treasures lost to time, like chewy-crunchy, salty-sweet Groundnut Cakes and Syllabub with Rosemary Glazed Figs. In addition, they invite readers to sip a bright Kumquat Gin Cocktail, nibble chilled Pickled Shrimp with Fennel, and dig into a plate of Smothered Pork Chops. The brothers interview home cooks, chefs, farmers, fishermen and caterers to create an accurate portrait of the city's food traditions. Readers are introduced to the people, past and present, who have left their mark on the food culture of the city and inspired the brothers to beco