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
Hear the origin story of the Cuban sandwich, and learn how it influenced the current identity of Floridian Cuban…
Gravy
"Soon as I get home, I’m going to go see my grandmother and tell her to get dressed and let’s go to the Caribbean."
Gravy Podcast
In Arkansas, one popular restaurant owner has married his love of his hometown—Damascus, Syria—with his love of his…
Film
Tahirah Shakir of Sugar Beat, LLC sources, roasts, grinds, and simmers local, organic peanuts into a Southern take on West African peanut stew.
Film
Devon “Vonnie” Smith follows the passage of recipes from one generation to the next in the Black community through his experimental film A Bit of This, A Bit of That.
Film
In The Outside Fire, documentarian and artist Tamika Galanis gives a glimpse into the Bahamian tradition of cooking over open fire.
Oral History
This collection highlights the voices of Southern bakers.
Latest
SFA and Hub City Press are proud to announce a new partnership to distribute SFA’s quarterly print journal, Gravy.
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LeNell Camacho Santa Ana will teach us how to make a Floral French 75.
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