We talk with professor and food writer Fred Opie about the celebratory foods of Juneteenth, as well as the rich history of soul food in the United States and the many foods of the African Diaspora.
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We talk with professor and food writer Fred Opie about the celebratory foods of Juneteenth, as well as the rich history of soul food in the United States and the many foods of the African Diaspora.
Historically Christmas has been one of those rare times that the marginalized ate cake.
Now, Christians celebrate in all kinds of ways including with a visit from the Easter Bunny, but a big part of the celebration is that big holiday dinner - emphasis on big. In this country, it's usually ham or lamb and maybe potato salad or scallop potatoes. And that got us thinking again about why we eat what we eat.
WPA America Eats Project description of Southern Christmas traditions in North Carolina.
I am fascinated with the traditions that develop around New Year’s.
What's the history behind eggnog and why people in the United States drink it during the winter holiday season?
