Learn more about the history and heritage of the Black Coastal south in our latest Black Food Heritage series, Black Wome in Seafood. From fish markets to fine dining, explore the Black Women who make up the backbone of the seafood industry.
Black Women in Seafood: The Restaurant Owners
Black Women in Seafood: The Restaurant Owners A new generation of Black women in seafood is finding entrepreneurship opportunities as restaurant owners, including as caterers and food truck owners. Some operate mom and pop restaurants
Gullah Food Brands to Support for Mother’s Day Gifts
Looking for a last-minute Mother’s Day or Graduation gift with heritage? Check out a few of my favorite Gullah food brands owned by Black Women who are holding up the legacy of Gullah cuisine while
BLACK SOUTHERN BELLE INTRODUCES NEW SERIES: BLACK WOMEN IN SEAFOOD
WALTERBORO, SC – Black Southern Belle (BSB) announces their latest Black Women in Seafood series. The series will amplify the history and heritage of the Black women trailblazers making their mark in the seafood industry.
Black Women in Seafood: Seafood Markets, Shops & Storefronts
The sad reality of the past two years is that a large number of Black-owned businesses closed, including businesses owned by Black women. This is a curated list of remaining businesses that could be found
Black Women in Seafood: The History & Heritage
Sapelo sage, storyteller and heritage-keeper Cornelia Walker-Bailey once explained the nature of fishing, crabbing, oyster-picking and shrimping on the barrier island. In an interview with Dionne Hoskins, Walker-Bailey explained that the women fished during the
A Black Southern Belle’s Style Guide to the Outdoor Oyster Roast
As spring approaches, invitations will be extended to attend more and more outdoor oyster roasts in the Lowcountry.The oyster roast is one of our favorite ways to feast and fellowship. Oyster harvesting and shucking are
Lowcountry Heritage: A Brief History of Gullah-Geechee Longshoremen
During the late 1880s into the early 1900s, before the first World War, the Gullah people of the Lowcountry were in a state of transition. The old rice plantations were all but dust and the land was invaded by
Gullah Tastemaker and Advocate Bridging Food & Advocacy in Bluffton, SC
The preservation of culture is exactly where business owner & Councilwoman Bridgett Fraizer gets her inspiration from. This Gullah Tastemaker and Advocate is bridging food & advocacy in Bluffton, SC continuing her family’s legacy of
How to Cook Classic Sauteed Okra with Bacon
I remember eating okra and grits for breakfast at my grandmother’s house over summer break. I think I have okra in every form or fashion but nothing quite beats okra with bacon over rice. With
Gullah Cookbooks to Add to Your Kitchen
I recently hosted a Facebook chat with Nexton and Hunter Quinn Homes and we go to see the most beautiful kitchen designs featured on HGTV’s Rock the Block. Want to check out the kitchens? Check
Heritage Series: Gullah Christmas Tablescape Inspiration
One of my favorite things to showcase my heritage and culture is decorating my tables. I keep 3 styled tables in my home and my favorite one to decorate is in my office. This year
HBCU Tailgate: Chef Capers Gullah Inspired Tailgate Appetizers
Anyone who’s ever enjoyed HBCU tailgate dishes knows the enjoyment that comes with each bite. The way your stomach feels after you bite into mouth-watering grilled pork chops or sweet homemade lemonade is just what
