This illuminating narrative from Anela Malik, the voice behind the popular Feed the Malik, tracks the development of American cuisine from the days of the trans-Atlantic slave trade to modern history. This captivating journey through the culinary history of the United States includes a deep-rooted history from crop migration from West Africa to the chitlin’ circuit of the Civil Rights Movement to the modern-day fried chicken sandwich craze. This incredible new work also includes Illustrated maps and more than 150 photographs illustrating the country’s rich culinary past, regional foodways, historical rice growing regions, barbecue trends, and 40 recipes from southern skillet cornbread and macaroni and cheese to jerk pork lumpia and blackberry cobbler.
With nuance and empathy, Anela reveals the unrecognized Black roots of some of the most iconic American food traditions and provides a deeper understanding of the profound yet hidden contributions of the Black community to American cuisine.
Join the Filson as we discuss this work and invite local chefs to the table for discussion and tasting of recipes inspired by Malik’s work.
Anela Malik is a DC-based author, speaker, and host whose work centers Black women, curiosity, and the belief that a bigger, more meaningful life is not only possible, but worth claiming. Her work and voice have been featured in outlets including The New York Times, Forbes, Eater, and The Cut.
