The Southern Foodways Alliance documents, studies, and explores the diverse food cultures of the changing American South.
The Southern Foodways Alliance drives a more progressive future by leading conversations that challenge existing constructs, shape perspectives, and foster meaningful discussions. We reconsider the past with research, scrutiny, and documentation.
Gravy Podcast
Gravy introduces a group of friends who call themselves ROMEO—Retired Old Men Eating Out—who are a fixture at Jack's restaurant in Jasper, Alabama.
Gravy
Verse by Beth Ann Fennelly illustrations by Natalie Nelson Epistle to My Lord Concerning My Sons’ Future Spouses …
Gravy Podcast
Gravy takes listeners out to the rolling pastures of the South to meet Pineywoods cattle, a breed is being considered in new ways when it comes to farming in the twenty-first century.
Film
This short film by Hieu Huynh connects her and her mother's journey from Vietnam to the American South through their connection with rice and grits.
Film
A profile of Sadé Meeks, founder of GRITS, Inc. and winner of the 2023 John Egerton Prize.
Film
A profile of 2023 Ruth Fertel Keeper of the Flame, Ashley Hansen.
Latest
SFA invites filmmakers to apply to be part of a four-member cohort for our 2024 film residency.
Latest
Shop at SFA's online store.
Oral History
Chewies have been a staple sweet pastry in the Gullah Geechee community for generations.