Edacious - Food Talk For Gluttons

All month long I've brought you stories and interviews with some of the founders of the Appalachian Food Summit. I wanted to end October's exploration with the woman whose question started it all. Not long ago Kendra Bailey Morris, food writer and PR Manager for the Virginia Distillery Company, asked a question about Appalachian cuisine on Facebook. What followed was a discussion with commentary exceeding 200 posts. Someone suggested a group, and after a while, another person suggested a gathering. Thus, The Appalachian Food Summit was born. This is the last in a four-part series on the summit, a gathering of folks committed to preserving Appalachia's unique cuisine and heritage, while at the same time bringing the region forward into one of economic vibrancy and cultural celebration. It's a mission of love and revival for an important part of our country needing some attention. While at the same time making sure Appalachia doesn't descend into stereotype and the food remains pure and unadulterated, not becom