Black families throughout the Carolinas were creating meals out of necessity. One of those dishes was Kush a simple but meaningful meal made from rice, onions, and whatever meat, vegetables, or seasonings were available.Kush was never intended to be fancy. It was born from resilience, creativity, and the determination to feed a family when resources... Continue Reading →

Long before recipes were written in cookbooks, many Black American ancestors created extraordinary meals and desserts from the limited ingredients they were given during slavery. One of those lesser-known treats was Sweet Potato Slump Cake, often considered a cousin to the cobbler.Enslaved cooks were frequently given food rations that included sweet potatoes, cornmeal, molasses, lard,... Continue Reading →

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