I recently received an email from the New York publisher of an upcoming cookbook featuring American recipes and accompanying backstories from all 50 states. The writer is a well known cookbook author ...

Heat oil to 350 degrees. With a 1oz. scoop drop mixture in oil and fry 6-8 minutes until nice & brown. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen fritters.

As far as food goes, you almost can't get any more "Miami" than conch fritters. Sure they're battered and fried, a combo that isn't the healthiest way to prepare a meal. But they're battered and fried ...