Florida Sweets Key Lime Pie, Kumquat Cake & Citrus Candy [Paperback]

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 and homemade ice cream socials were once beloved community events across the state. The state pie of Florida, the Key lime pie, has been an addition to family affairs and restaurant menus since its inception in the late 1800s. From strawberry festivals to Florida flan, author Joy Sheffield Harris uncovers the state's unique sweets with a taste of sunshine.Like Disney World, citrus groves and hurricanes, sweets are woven into the fabric of Florida, and one local author is sharing the state's delicious history.

Florida Sweets by Joy Sheffield Harris tells the tales of some of Florida's most famous desserts, from Key lime pie to citrus candy to the famous feud cake at Captain Anderson's Restaurant.Panama City News Herald