Charleston Favorites Benne Wafers staff pick books Michelle King

Michelle King

A generation ago

("Dinner at the Mansion reveals finally

the former culture reporter at the Tennessean and author of The Food Lovers' Guide to Nashville

Black Food explores the interweaving of food

Charleston Favorites Benne Wafers staff pick books Michelle KingForget everything that you think you know about delicious cookies and meet the quintessential Charleston Benne Wafer the city's signature sweet treat. There are few things that reflect the history of Charleston more than this simple cookie. Nix the chocolate chips and put away the vanilla extract. The Benne Wafer relies on toasted sesame seeds for a distinct flavor that is all its own. There is a long culinary history in Charleston for this unique,