Recipes from the American South: A Conversation with Michael W. Twitty

Hear from master storyteller and James Beard Award winner Michael W. Twitty, whose new extensive recipe collection celebrates the South’s “multicultural gumbo” of influences from immigrants from across the globe.

About the Program

In the introduction to this groundbreaking recipe collection, acclaimed historian Michael W. Twitty declares, “No one state or area can give you the breadth of the Southern story or fully set the Southern table.” To answer this, Recipes from the American South journeys from the Louisiana Bayou to the Chesapeake Bay, showcasing more than 260 of the region’s most beloved dishes.

Discover both iconic dishes and lesser-known specialties from the author of this classic cookbook in the making.

Date and Time

Tuesday, November 4, 7:00 pm
Doors open at 6:00 pm

About Michael W. Twitty

Michael W. Twitty is an acclaimed culinary historian and author of the two-times James Beard Award-winning book The Cooking Gene, as well as Rice and Koshersoul. He has written for many publications and been featured throughout print and broadcast media, including The Guardian, The New York Times, The Washington Post, PBS, and NPR's The Splendid Table.

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