We celebrate Black History month with a “Taste of Honey.” Much of the history of mankind is a history of eating and taste. Yet at the same time eating and food preparation have always been a cultural manifestation. We want you to take a closer look at the history of taste.
African American food is American food. Years of enslavement and servitude, followed by a bustling invention and reclamation of soul food and Southern cooking, build on African cooking traditions date back centuries. Black Americans haven’t just contributed to American food, they are central to it. African immigrants across the globe have brought their own traditions with them.
Food is a universal love language, and in the Black community, this love runs deep. It comes from a desire to nourish others, spend time together, maintain traditions, and stay within their means. African American food, known as, “Soul Food,” is closely related to the cuisines of both Africa and the American South.
You are invited to join us on Saturday February 22nd for a cooking demonstration. There will also be a congregation lunch on Sunday after a single, combined service at 10:30am.