Celebrating the decades of work of Jessica B. Harris, a phenomenal author who chronicles the history of Black food culture.
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black culinary history month
How The Black Panther Party Changed Hunger and Poverty Policy in America
written by Erika Nicole Kendall
The Black Panther Party changed the way we feed our children. Learn how.
“…to explain why so much of what we believe about our cultural foodways is pure crap. Starting with the belief that soul food made us fat.”
The story of Hercules, the “top hat and tails” chef of President George Washington, and his plan for freedom.
Start Your New Year Off Right: Hoppin’ John and An Ode to Beans and Rice
written by Erika Nicole Kendall
Every culture has its beans and rice. But here, in America… you have black-eyed peas. And, of course it was paired with rice.
Where does molasses come from, why is it better than regular sugar, and what can I use it for?
The Grits and the Glory
written by Erika Nicole Kendall
Grits: The good, the bad, and the delicious.