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
Cajun Country fish fries are a Lenten tradition, as are seafood po-boys from Olde Time Grocery.
Gravy Podcast
Ready for a Cajun Country Road Trip? Grab a link of boudin and bag of cracklins at a filling station.
Gravy
Baba Joon dyes eggs for Norooz, the Persian New Year that coincides with the spring equinox.
Film
This is a story about generational transfer, black entrepreneurship, and the future of barbecue in the Deep South.
Film
Founding member John T. Edge describes the role of John Egerton in founding the organization, and the first meeting in 1999.
Film
Founding member Charles Wilson discusses SFA as an incubator for academics and the role of SFA in delivering academic ideas to a popular audience.
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Shop at SFA's new online store.
Oral History
Fellowship through food is a way for faith families to connect, convey culture, and share abundance. Listen to these faith leaders and congregation members speak of how they experience and express their faith through food.
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SFA seeks applications for the position of the Pihakis Foodways Documentary Filmmaker.
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