The Southern Foodways Alliance documents, studies, and explores the diverse food cultures of the changing American South.
Gravy Podcast
Gravy delves into the history of Yock-a-Mein, tracing its origins to the Tidewater region of Virginia and delving into its significant role in shaping the distinctive culinary tradition known as Chinese soul food.
With the Lee Brothers as our guides, we step behind the scenes of the catering world.
Gravy shares the story of Flossie’s, a restaurant serving Mississippi-style hot tamales in Los Angeles, and the mother-daughter dream that fueled it.
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SFA invites filmmakers to apply to be part of a four-member cohort for our 2024 film residency.
Cajun Country fish fries are a Lenten tradition, as are seafood po-boys from Olde Time Grocery.
Ride shotgun with Gravy as we learn what favorite convenience stops Stuckey's and Buc-ee's reveal about the past, present, and future of snacking on the American road.
SFA seeks producers for individual episodes of Gravy as well as multi-episode batches.
Gospel star Mahalia Jackson used fried chicken to push for economic empowerment in the black community.
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Eddie Hernandez