Check out these recipes and stories full of great food, Black Heritage, traditions, memories, and more. From formal dinners to church picnic Black Heritage Recipes are a huge part of Black Southern Belle culture and lifestyle and we are honored to share these traditions through our content. Have a tradition you want to hare or honor? Be sure to connect with us by email at michiel@blacksouthernbelle.com
7 Things Food Entrepreneurs Can Learn from the Life of Leah Chase
The late Leah Chase was a force to be reckoned with in business and life. But it was her business savvy that transitioned the little family run restaurant owned by her late husband’s parents into one of
How to Cook Hoppin’ Johns with Black Eye Peas
In the South, you must have Black Eye Peas for New Year. Why not try them with your Hoppin’ Johns. With help from Rashuanda Grant of The Carolina Cookery, we want you to learn how
How to Make Easy Hoppin’ Johns with Red Field Peas
A classic New Year’s staple in the Lowcountry is Hoppin’ Johns, especially the version with Red Field Peas. I love the rich color of this dish and it is a staple in any Gullah home
Gullah Watch Night Menu Inspiration – Classic Freedom’s Eve Dinner
Looking for a unique way to celebrate Watch Night or New Year’s Eve? Why not try out this classic Gullah Watch Night menu for a heritage food-inspired Freedom’s Eve dinner. Full of Gullah staples such
How to Celebrate New Year’s Eve With Small Kids
As the New Year approaches, I am reminded of a few Southern traditions and superstitions. When we were young, my mother would remove every Christmas decoration before the New Year as she thought it would
How to Cook Turnip Greens with Smoked Turkey Wings
For me, Turnip Greens are a delicacy. I grew up on all different types of greens and turnip greens are my favorite. I love the bitterness and shape taste, and paired with fresh rutabagas (especially
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Food History & Family Travel: Rice Culture & Black Heritage in Berkeley County, SC
Looking for a unique way to experience the Lowcountry with your family while learning about history and African American heritage? Then a food experience focused on rice culture is exactly what you need. One of
Traditions: Sweet Potato Pudding
As the first installment of our traditions series, we’ll be sharing a special family #recipe from the Peguise family of Lumberton, North Carolina. Their matriarch, Hazel Peguise seldom made the usual #sweet potato #pie. Instead,
