Happy 10 Year Anniversary
Thank you all for being here for a decade. I know I’ve been light for a while here but lifeContinue Reading
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#blackoutbestsellerlist
June 14-June 20 help books by Black authors take over the bestseller lists!
Dear Disgruntled White Plantation Visitors, Sit Down.
Dear Disgruntled White Plantation Visitors, Hi! My name is Michael W. Twitty and I’m one of those interpreters who hasContinue Reading
After Africa.
I haven’t exactly been a good blogger for a while. I’m sorry for being inconsistent. This past year and aContinue Reading
African American Food History Cultural Politics Events and Appearances Publications The Cooking Gene Uncategorized
The Washington Post Review of The Cooking Gene
https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/tracing-his-urge-to-cook-through-slavery-and-the-south/2017/08/18/1aeaa6de-6e19-11e7-96ab-5f38140b38cc_story.html?utm_term=.9a21def40ce7 This is cool. I pretty much like it and go, aiight. I guess I’d like to correct a fewContinue Reading
Events and Appearances Jewish Stuff Pop Culture and Pop Food Publications The Cooking Gene Uncategorized
The Faces of #TheCookingGene
This has been an amazing day. Thank you. Summer has it on the shelf next to the copy of RootsContinue Reading
Three Salad Dressings For the Summer
I am in total Grandma mode with my food and recipes these days…I am not really measuring, I’m cooking forContinue Reading
African American Food History Cultural Politics Heirloom Gardening/Heritage Breeds and Wildcrafting Publications The Cooking Gene Uncategorized
What is The Cooking Gene?
RACE. We are fascinated by it and imprisoned by it, frustrated by it and endlessly debating its meaning. Since 1492,Continue Reading
come see me Thursday night
http://www.mofad.org/events/2016/12/15/an-evening-with-michael-twitty I’ll be at the Museum of Food and Drink in New York City! 12/15/16 There will be food! GetContinue Reading
African American Food History African Food Culture Diaspora Food Culture Food and Slavery Heirloom Gardening/Heritage Breeds and Wildcrafting Uncategorized
Crops of African Origin or African Diffusion in the Americas
So–Some of you have come to me with the question about the African origins of crops found in the Americas.Continue Reading
Come to Dinner with Me in Charlotte July 28th!
ABOUT THIS EVENT Menu: Okra Soup Mary Randolph’s Yeast Rolls Fried Chicken Madeira Ham Cornbread Kush Sautéed Greens Peach CobblerContinue Reading
I’m Gay and This Is Why You Should Care
I don’t write often on here about my sexual orientation because this blog focuses on my journeys through African AmericanContinue Reading
A New Way With New Years Day/African Black Eyed Pea Salsa
I went to Whole Foods last night. I actually bought a container of pre-soaked black eyed peas. Yes I did!Continue Reading
Bitter Herbs and Collard Greens: An African-American Seder Plate For Passover : Code Switch : NPR
http://www.npr.org/blogs/codeswitch/2015/04/03/397255528/bitter-herbs-and-collard-greens-an-african-american-seder-plate-for-passover Enjoy this short piece I did for NPR’S Code Switch blog. Happy Pesach! If you want to get yourContinue Reading
Blogging While Black: Yeah, It’s a Thing.
Originally posted on Coffee Shop Rabbi:
:לֹא תַעֲמֹד עַל-דַּם רֵעֶךָ Do not stand upon the blood of your neighbor. – Lev. 19:16…
