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Comment on Juneteenth by Emancipation dager | Roots Cuisine

Emancipation dager | Roots Cuisine — Thu, 02 Aug 2012 15:06:48 +0000

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Comment on Food for Thought by Rachel Finn

Rachel Finn — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:20:20 +0000

Hi, Robin.
Thank you for your comment. Ja, certainly food traditions evolve. In my view, African American food traditions have almost stopped evolving, however, primarily because of what you say in your comment. So many people live in urban areas where fast food is the norm, what’s closest, easiest, and many times quite tasty (particularly if you grow up with it). I do think that we own the responsibility for this stagnation in many ways. But I am hoping that particularly in the areas to which you refer people will begin to revisit and revive food traditions, because the foundation is there. There are pockets of people in those areas with their gardens (and I’m not talking about those newfangled food fighters, though I have nothing against them) and their canning and preserving. The old folks, their children, you know who I’m talking about. I’m hoping that the people doing the food fighting are connecting with those people, I’m hoping that they are seeking out those people, doing the quiet work as diligently as the fancy, sexy, press-ready work to help our food traditions continue to evolve. At Roots Cuisine, I’m trying to do the quiet work, you know? It’s so very important. I’m so glad you found Roots Cuisine and me, I hope we’ll stay that way!

Comment on Food for Thought by Robin Caldwell

Robin Caldwell — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:25:49 +0000

Dear Rachel, my fondest memories from my childhood were related to whole foods. The points you make in this post support how I view southern cooking and the evolution or I should say devolution of healthy eating/cooking practices in our homes. Near a local culinary school, across the street from the projects, are every fast food joint you can name. There are food trucks that sell fried chicken wings, fries…but no whole foods. Oh well…you know that story. Glad I found you and this blog.

Comment on På yams (Del I) by På yams (Del 2)… Yam Grøt | Roots Cuisine

På yams (Del 2)… Yam Grøt | Roots Cuisine — Thu, 24 Nov 2011 02:52:49 +0000

[...] with yams, sanne yams, spesielt for folk som har ingen, is sure to surprise. As mentioned here, de er ikke de myke, søte knoller amerikanere i USA bruker til å piske opp paier, eller [...]

Comment on Help Us Out by Rachel Finn

Rachel Finn — Fri, 21 Oct 2011 19:54:28 +0000

Hello and thank you for visiting Roots Cuisine. I will be in touch with you very soon.

Comment on Help Us Out by Q. Harris

Q. Harris — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 05:07:47 +0000

Hi Rachel,

I am grounded in Southern Foodways, passionate about cooking, and hold a B.A. in Africana Studies. If you still need volunteers, I can possibly help with research and development depending on your needs.

Comment on Help Us Out by Rachel Finn

Rachel Finn — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 15:58:14 +0000

Andrés, That is fabulous! That’s definitely something I’ve been wanting to do from the beginning–translations into Spanish, French, and Portuguese! So this is wonderful. I will contact you via email soon.

Comment on Help Us Out by Afronoticias

Afronoticias — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 03:47:38 +0000

Hi Rachel,
If you need help translating any article from english to spanish just let me know.
Andrés Cuenca
Afronoticias-Uruguay

Comment on Help Us Out by Rachel Finn

Rachel Finn — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:12:50 +0000

Hi, Liz.

Check your email finally ready to chat.

Comment on 2011 – FNs internasjonale år for mennesker av afrikansk avstamning by Rachel Finn

Rachel Finn — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 22:10:40 +0000

Oh, Nancie. You are so great. Thank you for your support and interest. I’m glad you like the logo. I’m ready here to continue the celebration into 2012 and beyond!