As slave ships crossed the Atlantic with their tragic cargo of bodies, they also carried okra, black-eyed peas, yams and rice. Africans who survived the journey planted their staples and eventually ...

Fried chicken, biscuits and mac and cheese are all notable dishes that can be found in both Southern and soul food. But what's the difference between these two very similar cuisines? Some say history, ...

I was recently alerted to a troubling trend in the food industry by someone who contacted me to voice their outrage. The concerned citizen explained that there was a large population of people who ...

While soul food restaurants have played important roles on the North and West sides, the epicenter in Chicago has always been the South Side. That’s where you’ll find Pearl’s Place (3901 S. Michigan ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio – Low Country, Soul Food, Creole, Cajun, Floribbean, Gullah. There are plenty of subgenres to the umbrella known as Southern cooking. It’s heartwarming comfort food personified, and ...

Tim Martin, an owner and chef at Martin’s Soul Food To-Go, gets ready to serve up some macaroni and cheese on Oct. 12, 2022. VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — As slave ships crossed the Atlantic with their tragic ...