You fried what?! recipes from the collection

In honor of the official opening day of the 2015 North Carolina State Fair we bring you fried foods from our cookbook collection.

Clam Fritters-From Coastal Carolina Cupboards

Clam Fritters from From coastal Carolina cupboards.

Fried Racoon, Panamanian Style-The Wild and Free Cookbook

Fried Raccoon, Panamanian Style from The wild and free cookbook.

Orange Fritters - Keepers of the Hearth

Orange Fritters from Keepers of the hearth : based on records, ledgers and shared recipes of the families connected with Mill Prong House, Edinborough Road, Hoke County, North Carolina.

Fried Eel-The Wild and Free Cookbook

Fried Eel from The wild and free cookbook.

Grove Park Inn's Fried Swiss Cheese in Beer Batter - Historic Restaurants

Grove Park Inn’s Fried Swiss Cheese in Beer Batter from North Carolina’s historic restaurants and their recipes.

Fried Kelp Chips-The Wild and Free Cookbook

Fried Kelp Chips from The wild and free cookbook.