Have you ever wondered how the term “soul food” came into existence? Well, here’s the backstory! I hope you enjoy Episode 1 of my “Soulful Bites” series produced by Ascender Communications. Episode 1: How Black People Got ‘Soul’ (-Part 1)
My 25 Best Bites of 2018
This is my first end-of-the-year compilation of the best food that I’ve tasted. Some ground rules: The dish had to be something that I had not tasted before from that specific cook. I had to have taken my own picture of it. I searched everywhere for possible nominees: events, eating in someone’s home, food trucks, […]
Judging a High School Teacher Pie Contest!
Anne Maslanik helps boost morale amongst the faculty at Rangeview High School in Aurora, Colorado. A few weeks ago, she asked me if I’d come judge a faculty pie contest. I’m not one to turn down FREE pie, so I of course said “Yes!” This morning, I was very excited to meet my fellow judges […]
Adrian Miller is the 2018 Ruth Fertel Keeper of the Flame!
The Southern Foodways Alliance (“SFA”), one of the nation’s premier food organizations, has honored me as the recipient of the 2018 Ruth Fertel Keeper of the Flame Award. According to the SFA website, this prestigious award “honors an unsung hero or heroine, a foodways tradition bearer of note . . . .” I […]