John T. Edge is an American food writer and historian renowned for his expertise on the cuisine of the American South. He has authored or edited over a dozen books, including the "Foodways" volume of the "Encyclopedia of Southern Culture." Edge is a contributing editor at Southern Living and Garden & Gun magazines, and he writes regularly for numerous publications, including the New York Times and the Oxford American. In addition to his writing credentials, he is the director of the Southern Foodways Alliance, a member-supported organization at the University of Mississippi, dedicated to preserving and promoting the diverse food cultures of the American South. His work often focuses on the intersection of food, culture, and politics, examining how Southern culinary traditions reflect the region's history and identities.