Description
Traditionally pork or chicken was the main source of meat, but beef, fish, and a wide variety of
wild game were also enjoyed. Some form of homemade bread was served at nearly every
meal. The two main types of breads were corn breads and biscuits. There are almost more
ways to eat a “Cat Head” biscuit than you can imagine. Most everyone grew their own gardens
and during the summer, large gardens would produce an abundance of fresh vegetables. Favorites
vegetables tended to be green beans, cabbage, turnips, beets, garden greens, tomatoes,
onions, carrots and potatoes. Not only did these large gardens product fresh vegetables
for the summer but also for canning and preserving for the coming winter months. Winter in the
North Carolina mountains were extremely harsh at times and a stockpile of preserved meats
and vegetables were a necessity for survival.
