Record #:

36548

Author(s):

Abstract:

A remnant of the Appalachian diet is the pictured churner, used to create buttermilk. Popular before the days of refrigeration because of its superior preservation ability, buttermilk became a staple in the region as a beverage or ingredient for baked goods.

Source:

The Laurel of Asheville (NoCar F 264 .A8 L28), Vol. 13 Issue 7, July 2016, p118

Subject(s):

Farm life; Farm life--Description; Appalachian Region, Southern; Farm equipment