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  • Two images side by side: chopped okra on the left, a plate of rice with greens and crab meat on the right.
    Wednesday, February 3, 8–9:30 p.m. ET
    Migration Stories: Sustaining Gullah Geechee Cooking across Land and Sea

    Streaming on Zoom

    The Museum of Food and Drink and the Smithsonian Folklife Festival are proud to present this virtual event that explores the foodways and cultural heritage of the Gullah Geechee people. This will be the first in a series between MOFAD and the Folklife Festival exploring migration, food, and the transmission of knowledge in America.

    Join chefs Amethyst Ganaway and Benjamin “BJ” Dennis for a conversation about Gullah and Geechee food, heritage, and sustainable futures. Ganaway will demonstrate how to make crab fried rice. Want to cook along? The recipe and sourcing suggestions will be sent out to attendees in advance. 

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