Many of the food traditions that define cuisine in the United States today have roots in African American culinary history.
In this episode of Ben Franklin’s World, Diane M. Spivey, a culinary historian and author of three culinary history books, uncovers the rich and complex legacy of African and African American foodways and how those foodways helped establish the United States.
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Ben Franklin’s World is an award-winning podcast. It’s for people who love history and for those who want to know more about the historical people and events that have impacted and shaped our world. Each episode features an interview with a historian who shares their unique insights into our early American past.
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Illustration: A portrait believed to be of Hercules Posey, George Washington’s chef, by Gilbert Stuart.
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