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 visits restaurateurs in Prague, Czech Republic, and Berlin, Germany, who go to great lengths to import the techniques and equipment needed to make American barbecue.
Gravy Podcast
Gravy explores Highland County maple syrup production in the past and present, and discusses how the County’s syrup-making might change in the future.
Gravy Podcast
Gravy explores truffle production in the U.S.—and how the South is emerging as a hub.
Film
A profile of Anthony Dibernardo, chef and pitmaster at Swig & Swine BBQ.
Film
A profile of chef Lawrence Week's need-to-know places in Louisville, KY.
Film
A profile of chef Steven Satterfield's need-to-know places in Atlanta, GA.
Oral History
Twenty years after Hurricane Katrina, they work at the community level to develop a movement based on thinking about the land on which we live, how we treat it, and the historical, cultural, and social connections between us and the Earth.
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The Southern Foodways Alliance oral history program invites experienced oral historians to submit proposals for oral…
Gravy Podcast
Hosted by award-winning musician and documentary producer Shirlette Ammons, Tending is a six-part narrative series that…
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