Several years ago, I went down a rabbit hole researching old Florida foodways for a restaurant project. It was essential to understand Florida’s history to understand its food. Along the way, I encountered many impactful people to the state, often in the worst ways, that had zero relevance to food. But their stories were intriguing, infuriating, and shined great light on how Florida got to be, well, Florida. Here’s the first of their stories.
Famous Bastards of Florida, Pt 1
Famous Bastards of Florida, Pt 1
Famous Bastards of Florida, Pt 1
Several years ago, I went down a rabbit hole researching old Florida foodways for a restaurant project. It was essential to understand Florida’s history to understand its food. Along the way, I encountered many impactful people to the state, often in the worst ways, that had zero relevance to food. But their stories were intriguing, infuriating, and shined great light on how Florida got to be, well, Florida. Here’s the first of their stories.