“In Pepperpot City, William Woys Weaver invites us to savor the unique terroir of Philadelphia–from indigenous cranberry meadows and immigrant innovation to haute cuisine. He successfully blends history, foodways, and personal insight into a rich narrative, enhanced by mouthwatering photographs and authentic recipes.”– “Josh Brown, University of Wisconsin, Eau Claire”
“Think you know about the food of the city of brotherly love? Think again! It’s much more than cheese steaks and scrapple. In Pepperpot City by William Woys Weaver, you will read of the layered intricacies of the city’s food and the multi-faceted history of the fascinating city. Illustrations from Weaver’s extensive collection enhance the text and bring Philadelphia and its food vividly to life. Like the rich, dense dish it’s named for, Pepperpot City is a book to savor.”– “Jessica B. Harris, James Beard award-winning culinary historian, Queens College/CUNY”
“With Pepperpot City, William Woys Weaver has singlehandedly written a new chapter in the rich culinary history of our amazing city. It is a long overdue celebration of Philly and all its colorful neighborhood dishes from tomato pie to snapper soup, and the many flavors of pepperpot!”– “Judy Wicks, founder of the White Dog Café”

William Woys Weaver is an internationally known food historian and author of 22 books, including As American as Shoofly Pie: The Foodlore and Fakelore of Pennsylvania Dutch Cuisine.

This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.