{"product_id":"the-west-virginia-pepperoni-roll-candace-nelson-9781943665747","title":"The West Virginia Pepperoni Roll","description":"The 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. \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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Candace Nelson\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1943665745\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781943665747\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e West Virginia University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 06\/01\/2017\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 224\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.06lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.40h x 8.90w x 0.40d","brand":"Candace Nelson","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":43983928951039,"sku":"9781943665747","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_0dc1a6de-adb4-40cd-8490-f8694f2a3460.jpg?v=1683269533","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-west-virginia-pepperoni-roll-candace-nelson-9781943665747","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}