Tag: culinary justice

by michaelwtwitty May 4, 2017 0

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Chef Michael Twitty Teaches History and Nurtures Harmony with Every Meal | @BCBSNC

http://blog.bcbsnc.com/2017/05/chef-michael-twitty-teaches-history-nurtures-harmony-every-meal/ Cool interview. Really enjoyed it. Enjoy!

by michaelwtwitty February 3, 2017 2

African American Food History African Food Culture Cultural Politics Diaspora Food Culture Pop Culture and Pop Food Scholars, Elders and Wise Folk The Cooking Gene

In Response to Justin’s Query: Not a Sermon, Just a Fact-Check

So here at http://www.Afroculinaria.com we love debate. We love respectful discussion and I believe that’s what I got from aContinue Reading

by michaelwtwitty January 19, 2017 6

African American Food History Cultural Politics Food Philosophy at Afroculinaria Pop Culture and Pop Food Publications Scholars, Elders and Wise Folk The Cooking Gene

Don’t Come for Me Unless I Send For You…

You wish I was just a “folk historian….” I am not a “folk historian”..There are scholars of folklore and theyContinue Reading

by michaelwtwitty December 21, 2016 3

African American Food History Cultural Politics Events and Appearances Food Philosophy at Afroculinaria Pop Culture and Pop Food Scholars, Elders and Wise Folk The Cooking Gene

Watch “Gastronomy and the social justice reality of food | Michael Twitty” on YouTube/My TED talk!

My #TED talk is up, watch it here! I’ve waited a long time for this, and I hope you enjoy itContinue Reading

by michaelwtwitty August 11, 2016 4

African American Food History Cultural Politics Events and Appearances Pop Culture and Pop Food Scholars, Elders and Wise Folk The Cooking Gene

Vote for Afroculinaria for the Saveur Blog Awards 2016!

I am pleased to announce that http://www.Afroculinaria.com has been nominated for a Saveur Blog Award! Afroculinaria is under the FoodContinue Reading

by michaelwtwitty July 5, 2016 3

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My Appearance on PBS Newshour

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/bb/why-you-cant-talk-about-the-southern-kitchen-without-slaves-contributions/ Many thanks to Mark Scialla and John Yang for making this happen. Since the announcement that Jack Daniels’ owesContinue Reading

by michaelwtwitty July 1, 2016 4

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Ole Missus vs. Mammy?: Who Owns Southern Food?

https://munchies.vice.com/en/articles/ole-missus-vs-mammy-who-owns-southern-food I want to thank my editor at VICE Media’s food focused Munchies site, Matt Zuras and editor-in-chief Helen HollymanContinue Reading

by michaelwtwitty June 7, 2016 1

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Michael Twitty Addresses Racial Inequality in the Southern Kitchen | MUNCHIES

https://munchies.vice.com/en/articles/michael-twitty-addresses-racial-inequality-in-the-southern-kitchen?utm_source=munchiestwitterus Helen Hollyman, Editor of Vice’s very popular Munchies site sat down with me to have a conversation about SouthernContinue Reading

by michaelwtwitty March 23, 2016 40

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Dear Sean, We Need to Talk

Nominated by Saveur! 3000 plus words—turn back now or read until the end…grab coffee now. I have to have a conversationContinue Reading

by michaelwtwitty March 3, 2016 6

African American Food History African Food Culture Cultural Politics Elders and Wise Folk Events and Appearances Food and Slavery Food People and Food Places Food Philosophy at Afroculinaria Heirloom Gardening/Heritage Breeds and Wildcrafting Publications The Cooking Gene

#WorldBookDay Pre-Order The Cooking Gene today

On November 8, 2016, HarperCollins will release my first book: The Cooking Gene: A Journey through African American CulinaryContinue Reading

by michaelwtwitty February 15, 2016 3

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Where Food and History Meet: Michael W. Twitty’s Culinary Journey at Afroculinaria | Discover

https://discover.wordpress.com/2016/02/15/afroculinaria/ Hi! I’m waving from Vancouver, Canada where I’m sooo excited to be attending #TED2016 as a new Ted Fellow.Continue Reading

by michaelwtwitty December 8, 2015 24

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I’m a TED Fellow

Dear Afroculinaria.com Community, It is with GREAT pleasure that I announce that I have been selected along with 20 otherContinue Reading

by michaelwtwitty November 19, 2015 6

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Food historian says Bourdain dodged important issues in Charleston show – Post and Courier

http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20151118/PC0301/151119290/food-historian-says-bourdain-dodged-important-issues-in-charleston-show “I chose Charleston because it is most historic city in my state, and at one time had the highestContinue Reading

by michaelwtwitty October 22, 2015 3

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The Collegiate Live

http://thecollegiatelive.com/2015/10/michael-twitty-speaks-in-grccs-diversity-lecture-series/ A nice write up on my trip to Grand Rapids Community College (which has a first rate culinary programContinue Reading

by michaelwtwitty April 17, 2015 0

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The Latest Culinary Trend Is Centuries Old – MensJournal.com

http://www.mensjournal.com/food-drink/chefs-restaurants/the-latest-culinary-trend-is-centuries-old-20150417 Please enjoy this excellent piece by Daniel Solomon. I think you will find his discussion of my work, amongContinue Reading