The Southern Foodways Alliance documents, studies, and explores the diverse food cultures of the changing American South.
Oral History
This piping hot oral history project explores Southern Maid's historic relationship to the Louisiana Hayride and the business’s role in developing baking practices and distribution networks within and across the ArkLaTex region.
Interview
Larry Ryan is a radio broadcaster in Shreveport, Louisiana.
Lon Hargrove is the son of JB and Rosalee Hargrove, founders of Southern Maid Donut and Flour Company in Garland, Texas.
Sunny Dear is the granddaughter of JB and Rosalee Hargrove, founders of Southern Maid Donut and Flour Company in Garland, Texas.
Mike Jones is the owner of Southern Maid Donuts shop on Hearne Avenue in Shreveport, LA.
This collection highlights the voices of Southern bakers.
Justin Burke is a pastry chef, recipe developer, and food writer in Davidson, NC.
Joye B. Moore is owner of Joyebell’s Sweet Potato Pies in Richmond, Virginia.
Natasha Gaskill is a pastry chef in Savannah, Georgia.
