Soul food, a staple of the African American diet, is alternately harshly criticized and fiercely guarded. In her groundbreaking book, High On The Hog: A Culinary Journey From Africa To America, Jessica Harris traces the history of soul food from its roots in traditional West African foodways to plantation kitchens and then to haute cuisine restaurants in New York and New Orleans. While understanding current health trends, Ms. Harris laments that Black cuisine is often seen as unhealthy and inelegant. She believes that one day the true food of Africa will have its place at the foodie table.
Join Ms. Harris as she takes the audience on a culinary journey unlike any other! Copies of her book will be available for purchase.
RECEPTION at 5:30 PM with the author will include refreshments! The program will start at 6 pm.
Admission cost is $10 for Adults, $8 for Seniors, and $8 for Children (4-12 years old). For more info call the Atlanta Cyclorama at (404) 658-7625, or visit the web site: http://www.atlantacyclorama.org/