Post by Rene Soul on Jun 2, 2007 0:20:30 GMT -5
Culinary Historians of Chicago
Announce First National Soul Food Month
© Charla L. Draper
June is National Soul Food Month. Though many foods have been recognized with month long celebrations and festivities this is the very first National Soul Food Month. National Soul Food Month is the time to recognize, celebrate, and educate the public about the culinary and cultural heritage of African-Americans. The culinary contributions of this group have had an indelible impact on the American table and on mainstream American life and culture.
Sponsored by the Culinary Historians of Chicago, the founding President of the group internationally recognized food historian and founding President Dr. Bruce Kraig said, "National Soul Food Month is a new opportunity to emphasize the culinary contributions of peoples from the African Diaspora. Our organization is educational, focusing on the study of the history of food and drink in human culture. We've hosted symposia and programs focusing on the contributions of African-Americans, National Soul Food Month is a continuation of those programs."
Soul food is a term that was coined during the 1960's to describe the hearty and wholesome foods many African-Americans consumed regularly. The list includes green leafy vegetables or "greens," okra, sweet potatoes, black-eyed peas, red beans, pork, poultry, corn and more. Historically, some of these foods were familiar and found in Africa. Some of the other foods were found in the American South and adapted by Africans brought to this country during the era of slavery.
Most families have special dishes and recipes that are known to show up on the buffet table during any gathering or celebratory meal. In recognizing National Soul Food Month it is important that folks in the family share heritage recipes to ensure that future generations can enjoy the flavors and foods that have helped season the menu of today's dining table.
In all cultures, food is linked to individuals, family, and community. In recognizing National Soul Food Month the culinary history and legacy of peoples descended from Africans will continue to gain recognition as an essential element on the table of American culture.
Celebrate National Soul Food Month
Soul Food Recipes
Source: Charla L. Draper
It is not legal to reprint without author's permission.
www.culinary.net/articlesfeatures/afroamcuisine/natlsoulfoodmonth.html
Following are several ideas for recognizing National Soul Food month.
Recognize this month by:
* Asking family members to research and share facts about their favorite soul food at a family meal during the month of June.
* Ask family and community members to share their favorite soul food recipes. Celebrate Juneteenth, with a family or community picnic or barbecue. Bring a soul food dish. Juneteenth, June 19, 1865 is the date that slaves in Texas learned the Emancipation Proclamation freed them.
* Research and share information about the culinary contributions of African-Americans with family and community members.
* Plan and host a fish fry to recognize the contribution of Ed Scott, the first African-American catfish farmer in the Mississippi Delta.
* Visit a soul food restaurant in your community.
* Support African-American businesses in the food industry such as grocers, food companies and restaurants.
* Learn the names and products that are produced by African-American food companies in your community.
Did you know . . .
* During the 17th Century enslaved Africans were so skilled in cultivating rice in the Carolinas that the rice was known as "Carolina Gold."
* Norbert Rillieux, an African-American invented the vacuum pan used in refining sugar. This invention increased efficiency in producing sugar, making it an affordable commodity.
* George Washington Carver recognized for his work with peanuts also developed alternative uses for sweet potatoes, soybeans, and pecans.
* C.H. Smiley was a very successful African-American caterer in Chicago during the late 19th century; he left a portion of his estate to establish a scholarship in his name at the University of Chicago.
* Seven African-American postal workers in the Bronzeville community of Chicago created Baldwin Ice Cream, in 1921.
* Frederick McKinley Jones, an African-American invented the first practical refrigerator for long haul trucks. This made the widespread distribution of perishable food possible.
Culinary Historians of Chicago Announce First National Soul Food Month
Soul Food Recipes
Source: Charla L. Draper
It is not legal to reprint without author's permission.
Announce First National Soul Food Month
© Charla L. Draper
June is National Soul Food Month. Though many foods have been recognized with month long celebrations and festivities this is the very first National Soul Food Month. National Soul Food Month is the time to recognize, celebrate, and educate the public about the culinary and cultural heritage of African-Americans. The culinary contributions of this group have had an indelible impact on the American table and on mainstream American life and culture.
Sponsored by the Culinary Historians of Chicago, the founding President of the group internationally recognized food historian and founding President Dr. Bruce Kraig said, "National Soul Food Month is a new opportunity to emphasize the culinary contributions of peoples from the African Diaspora. Our organization is educational, focusing on the study of the history of food and drink in human culture. We've hosted symposia and programs focusing on the contributions of African-Americans, National Soul Food Month is a continuation of those programs."
Soul food is a term that was coined during the 1960's to describe the hearty and wholesome foods many African-Americans consumed regularly. The list includes green leafy vegetables or "greens," okra, sweet potatoes, black-eyed peas, red beans, pork, poultry, corn and more. Historically, some of these foods were familiar and found in Africa. Some of the other foods were found in the American South and adapted by Africans brought to this country during the era of slavery.
Most families have special dishes and recipes that are known to show up on the buffet table during any gathering or celebratory meal. In recognizing National Soul Food Month it is important that folks in the family share heritage recipes to ensure that future generations can enjoy the flavors and foods that have helped season the menu of today's dining table.
In all cultures, food is linked to individuals, family, and community. In recognizing National Soul Food Month the culinary history and legacy of peoples descended from Africans will continue to gain recognition as an essential element on the table of American culture.
Celebrate National Soul Food Month
Soul Food Recipes
Source: Charla L. Draper
It is not legal to reprint without author's permission.
www.culinary.net/articlesfeatures/afroamcuisine/natlsoulfoodmonth.html
Following are several ideas for recognizing National Soul Food month.
Recognize this month by:
* Asking family members to research and share facts about their favorite soul food at a family meal during the month of June.
* Ask family and community members to share their favorite soul food recipes. Celebrate Juneteenth, with a family or community picnic or barbecue. Bring a soul food dish. Juneteenth, June 19, 1865 is the date that slaves in Texas learned the Emancipation Proclamation freed them.
* Research and share information about the culinary contributions of African-Americans with family and community members.
* Plan and host a fish fry to recognize the contribution of Ed Scott, the first African-American catfish farmer in the Mississippi Delta.
* Visit a soul food restaurant in your community.
* Support African-American businesses in the food industry such as grocers, food companies and restaurants.
* Learn the names and products that are produced by African-American food companies in your community.
Did you know . . .
* During the 17th Century enslaved Africans were so skilled in cultivating rice in the Carolinas that the rice was known as "Carolina Gold."
* Norbert Rillieux, an African-American invented the vacuum pan used in refining sugar. This invention increased efficiency in producing sugar, making it an affordable commodity.
* George Washington Carver recognized for his work with peanuts also developed alternative uses for sweet potatoes, soybeans, and pecans.
* C.H. Smiley was a very successful African-American caterer in Chicago during the late 19th century; he left a portion of his estate to establish a scholarship in his name at the University of Chicago.
* Seven African-American postal workers in the Bronzeville community of Chicago created Baldwin Ice Cream, in 1921.
* Frederick McKinley Jones, an African-American invented the first practical refrigerator for long haul trucks. This made the widespread distribution of perishable food possible.
Culinary Historians of Chicago Announce First National Soul Food Month
Soul Food Recipes
Source: Charla L. Draper
It is not legal to reprint without author's permission.