The deckle edge was unavoidable until the 19th century, a byproduct of the papermaking process. Since it became unnecessary, the rough edge gradually turned into a status symbol.

I don’t know what to tell the deckle-edge haters other than to turn your pages correctly, like I do. John Warner is the author of “Why They Can’t Write: Killing the Five-Paragraph Essay and ...

In case you've already trimmed out the deckle on your own, put all that extra fat to use! Render it down to make beef tallow and you'll have a versatile cooking fat that can lend extra flavor to ...

Burnt ends: Chunks of bark. Once considered scraps, they became a coveted delicacy, first associated with Kansas City, Mo., and now found nationwide. They're like brisket concentrate: flavor bombs ...

The history of Texas barbecue begins with celebration. In the early days, barbecues catering to thousands of guests celebrated community achievements. In later years, meat markets became the ...

Deckle Edge Literary Festival Where: Booker T. Washington Auditorium (1400 Wheat St.) and Richland Library Main (1431 Assembly St.) When: March 22-23 Price: Free More: deckleedgesc.org ...