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Cornbread, Catfish & Coffee
Cornbread, Catfish & Coffee
A Look at How Food Defined Five Generations of Family in the Deep South — Stories and RecipesBy Eric Wayne Shaw (Chef E)
Cornbread, Catfish & Coffee is more than a cookbook—it is a journey through time, memory, and the heart of the Deep South.
In this powerful and deeply personal story, Eric Wayne Shaw shares what it was like growing up between Memphis, Tennessee and the rural countryside of Mississippi, where food was more than sustenance—it was a way of life. Through vivid storytelling, he takes readers back to a time when families lived off the land, meals were made from scratch, and the kitchen was the center of everything.
From walking railroad tracks with his father on the way to fish, to watching his grandmother Alice cook over fire and lard, to early mornings filled with the smell of coffee brewed by his grandfather—these are the moments that shaped him.
This book
The legacy of strong Southern men and womenThe traditions of cooking passed down through generationsThe reality of life in the Deep South during a time of changeThe power of food to bring families togetherWoven throughout the story are authentic Southern recipes that reflect the culture, resilience, and creativity of a people who made something out of what they had. Dishes like collard greens, fried catfish, cornbread, banana pudding, and peach cobbler are not just meals—they are memories.
At its core, Cornbread, Catfish & Coffee is a
To a grandfather who taught discipline,
To a grandmother who cooked with love,
To a father who worked hard and passed down a passion for food,
And to a way of life that may be fading—but should never be forgotten.
This is not just a story about food.
It’s a story about family, legacy, and the roots that never leave you.
A Look at How Food Defined Five Generations of Family in the Deep South — Stories and RecipesBy Eric Wayne Shaw (Chef E)
Cornbread, Catfish & Coffee is more than a cookbook—it is a journey through time, memory, and the heart of the Deep South.
In this powerful and deeply personal story, Eric Wayne Shaw shares what it was like growing up between Memphis, Tennessee and the rural countryside of Mississippi, where food was more than sustenance—it was a way of life. Through vivid storytelling, he takes readers back to a time when families lived off the land, meals were made from scratch, and the kitchen was the center of everything.
From walking railroad tracks with his father on the way to fish, to watching his grandmother Alice cook over fire and lard, to early mornings filled with the smell of coffee brewed by his grandfather—these are the moments that shaped him.
This book
The legacy of strong Southern men and womenThe traditions of cooking passed down through generationsThe reality of life in the Deep South during a time of changeThe power of food to bring families togetherWoven throughout the story are authentic Southern recipes that reflect the culture, resilience, and creativity of a people who made something out of what they had. Dishes like collard greens, fried catfish, cornbread, banana pudding, and peach cobbler are not just meals—they are memories.
At its core, Cornbread, Catfish & Coffee is a
To a grandfather who taught discipline,
To a grandmother who cooked with love,
To a father who worked hard and passed down a passion for food,
And to a way of life that may be fading—but should never be forgotten.
This is not just a story about food.
It’s a story about family, legacy, and the roots that never leave you.
340 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 24, 2026
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