New Year’s Day is fast approaching! My family celebrates this holiday by having a very specific superstitious meal. We embraced the belief that eating these foods on January 1st would reverberate throughout the year. Here’s the menu and what the foods symbolized Chitlins (pork intestines) for good health (yes, I sense the irony). Any pork […]
I’m in Some Great Articles on African American New Year’s Day Food Traditions!
I’m quoted in this great New York Times article on why African Americans eat black-eyed peas and greens on New Year’s Day. As a bonus, my rendition of mustard and turnip greens with smoked turkey and I were photographed for this article. I’m also quoted in this Washington Post article on black-eyed peas and New […]
The Great Soul Food Cook-Off Episode Six Recap
I’m blogging on the inaugural season of The Great Soul Food Cook-Off that currently airs on the Discovery+ streaming service. Remember, to view this competition show, you have to subscribe. New episodes become available every Saturday during the six-week run. Here’s my recap of the finale, Episode Six–“A Joyful Celebration.” Unlike my other recaps, this […]
The Great Soul Food Cook-Off Episode Five Recap (Sort of)
I’m blogging on the inaugural season of The Great Soul Food Cook-Off that currently airs on the Discovery+ streaming service. Remember, to view this competition show, you have to subscribe. New episodes become available every Saturday during the six-week run. Here’s my recap of Episode Five, “All in the Family” I mention that this is […]