Category Archives: Food

We are all about food in Charleston and since my grandma was Thee cook in Charleston (the white folks used to fight over her to work for them because she was such a great cook). I miss her cooking and since this website is all about culture I have to share one of my favorite […]

I have a confession…I’m not a fan of salmon. I asked the other day on a poll what are folk’s favorite fishes and they said salmon and red snapper as their faves. I prefer flounder myself and I think because I grew up eating that all the time with red rice. We call it red […]

Supporting our own and giving back to the community, should be at the forefront of every Black family’s goals for the new year. It’s when we support and pour into one another, that we will thrive and be successful. It is the perfect time to spend our money to better our communities; this list of […]

Gullah Geechee cuisine is a fusion of West African, Caribbean, and Southern American flavors, and during the holidays, this culinary heritage shines brightly. Staples like rice, seafood, okra, and greens take center stage, reflecting the region’s agricultural and maritime influences. Here are some Geechee style holiday dishes to include in your celebrations this year! Main […]

The History of Rice in Charleston  The 18th century was the start of the history of rice in Charleston South Carolina.  While the other British colonies were focused on the production of sugar cane and tobacco, the vast rice plantations in the Charleston area, and throughout South Carolina set the region apart. But, cultivating rice […]

This is a difficult recipe I won’t lie but I love me some crab soup. Feel free to modify and do what you want. this is just a base on which to start. 1/2 cups of pasteurized milk 1 pound of crab meat (I prefer the blue crabs in mine but any will do) 1/2 […]