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
Fall Entertaining Inspiration: Halloween Drink Recipes
As the kids are having fun this Halloween; watching scary movies and attending safe trunk-a-treats, so should we Black Southern Belles. After an eventful year of uncontrollable circumstances, we should take some time for ourselves
How to Make Baby Red Potato Salad For Summer
No matter what holiday, potato salad is always on the menu at my house. It is my father’s favorite side dish and I grew up making it with my brother and always scooping off half
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 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
