{"product_id":"the-west-virginia-pepperoni-roll-paperback","title":"The West Virginia Pepperoni Roll - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eCandace Nelson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eEmily Hilliard\u003c\/b\u003e (Foreword by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pepperoni roll, a soft bread roll with pepperoni baked in the middle, originated in the coal mining areas of north central West Virginia when Italian immigrants invented a food that could be eaten easily underground. \u003cbr\u003e This spicy snack soon found its way out of the mines and into bakeries, bread companies, restaurants, and event venues around the state, often with additional ingredients like cheese, red sauce, or peppers. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e As the pepperoni roll's reputation moves beyond the borders of West Virginia, this food continues to embody the culinary culture of its home state. It is now found at the center of bake-offs, eating contests, festivals, as a gourmet item on local menus, and even on a bill in the state's legislature. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe West Virginia Pepperoni Roll\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive history of the unofficial state food of West Virginia. With over 100 photographs and countless recipes and recollections, it tells the story of the immigrants, business owners, laborers, and citizens who have developed and devoured this simple yet practical food since its invention. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFront Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pepperoni roll, a soft bread roll with pepperoni baked in the middle, originated in the coal mining areas of north central West Virginia when Italian immigrants invented a food that could be eaten easily underground. \u003cbr\u003e This spicy snack soon found its way out of the mines and into bakeries, bread companies, restaurants, and event venues around the state, often with additional ingredients like cheese, red sauce, or peppers. \u003cbr\u003e As the pepperoni roll's reputation moves beyond the borders of West Virginia, this food continues to embody the culinary culture of its home state. It is now found at the center of bake-offs, eating contests, festivals, as a gourmet item on local menus, and even on a bill in the state's legislature. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe West Virginia Pepperoni Roll\u003c\/i\u003e is a comprehensive history of the unofficial state food of West Virginia. With over 100 photographs and countless recipes and recollections, it tells the story of the immigrants, business owners, laborers, and citizens who have developed and devoured this simple yet practical food since its invention. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCandace Nelson, a West Virginia native, is the social media editor at West Virginia University. She operates \u003ci\u003eCandace Lately, \u003c\/i\u003ea blog that focuses on food culture in West Virginia, and resides in Morgantown. \u003cbr\u003e Emily Hilliard is the West Virginia state folklorist. Her food writing has been featured by NPR, The Southern Foodways Alliance, \u003ci\u003eLucky Peach, \u003c\/i\u003e and the\u003ci\u003e Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. She writes the pie blog \u003ci\u003eNothing in the House\u003c\/i\u003e at www.nothinginthehouse.com. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.4 x 8.4 x 8.9 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 01, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47217365975289,"sku":"9781943665747","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/Xd2Nd15XnA9781943665747.webp?v=1768142591","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/the-west-virginia-pepperoni-roll-paperback","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}