What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking vs Smoke and Pickles: Recipes and Stories from a New Southern Kitchen
Overall winner: Smoke and Pickles: Recipes and Stories from a New Southern Kitchen
Key Differences
Edward Lee's Smoke and Pickles (A) has a lower listed price tier and higher average rating with more reviews, and emphasizes modern Southern cooking with Korean-influence and pickled dishes. Abby Fisher's What Mrs. Fisher Knows (B) offers broader historical recipes and preserves with practical guidance but uses language not typical of modern cookbooks, appealing to readers seeking historical context
What Mrs. Fisher Knows About Old Southern Cooking
A historical cookbook on southern soups, pickles, and preserves with practical guidance. Readers note its historical value and detailed content, though language varies from typical cookbooks
Pros
- historical context
- practical cooking guidance
- broad recipe content
- appeals to history enthusiasts
Cons
- language not typical of modern cookbooks
Smoke and Pickles: Recipes and Stories from a New Southern Kitchen
A Southern cooking cookbook by Edward Lee featuring practical recipes and engaging stories. Customers note the incorporation of Korean ingredients and techniques along with appealing pickled dishes
Pros
- practical, easy-to-follow recipes
- engaging storytelling
- notable fusion elements (Korean influence)
- appealing pickled-dish examples
Cons
- no features listed
- explicitly lacks price details in description
- limited customer insight scope
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | Edward Lee |
| Durability | Tie |
| Versatility | Edward Lee |
| User Reviews | Edward Lee |