The Southern Foodways Alliance documents, studies, and explores the diverse food cultures of the changing American South.
Gravy
Hanna Raskin tallies the hidden costs of participating in festivals that expect hospitality professionals to work for…
Event
For 2019 the Southern Foodways Alliance tells stories of the domestic and public labor that powers growing, cooking,…
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
Three interlocked stories on the economics and labor practices of campus dining at Auburn University, the University of…
Gravy
Hanna Raskin tallies the hidden costs of participating in festivals that expect hospitality professionals to work for…
Gravy
For Glory Foods, the textures and flavors that made homemade greens shine weren’t so easy to package.
Oral History
This oral history collection highlights the life and labor of some of the key chefs, waiters, and bartenders who have worked (or still work) at Highlands Bar & Grill.
Oral History
Barbecue, fried chicken and spaghetti; game suppers and mile high pies. Those foods are traditionally associated with the Natural State. But what about biryani, idli, and butter chicken, foods traditionally associated with India and Indian Americans?
Oral History
Tidewater Virginians have long relied on the water for sustenance. Narrators recount how their cooking has roots in…
Film
Applying Pressure shares the work of Sarah Bowen, 2019 Egerton Prize Winner. Film by Ava Lowrey.
Film
Kathy Starr's mother taught her to cook. Today, Starr says, her mother's legacy lives on through the work of the…
Film
SFA Founding member and culinary historian Damon Lee Fowler describes the significance of recognizing Southern food as regional cuisine.
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