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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Contact:
Elbert Mackey
Custodian
of all things teacake
MONDAY, MARCH 5th, 2007, CALENDAR ITEM
Tea cake Cookbook Project
Submissions Announcement
What: Tea
cakes are an important part of the African-American cooking and
social heritage. Their delicious taste evokes fond memories.
However, teacakes are being rapidly replaced by fast food. Tea Cake
Aficionado, Elbert Mackey is seeking to preserve the memories and
recipes of tea cakes.
Dates:
What is being
sought:
Why: Southern
food historians say tea cakes evolved from an English recipe brought
to America by British settlers in the 18th century. Back
then, tea cakes were known as “little cakes” and were served with
afternoon tea. Today, they’re called tea biscuits in the UK.
The
basic recipe was passed by word-of-mouth for generations. Unlike the
English, Southerners made the cakes for snacks or special occasions,
especially at Christmas, Valentine’s Day and Easter.
Each cook added special ingredients, such as molasses or grated lemon
rinds and spices.
Benefits:
Submissions accepted for publication on the website will be credited.
Submission guidelines are available at
http://www.teacakeproject.com.
When: Submissions will be accepted from March 5th through July 31st, 2007.
Where: Online at
http://www.teacakeproject.com
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