Peanuts Farmed and sun-cured as they were a century ago Whether they’re in our heads, our homes, or our organizations, ecosystems in nature will almost always attract unto themselves. As permaculturist Toby Hemenway writes, “Life builds on life. … serendipities we never hoped for—a surprising new wildflower, a rare butterfly … will grace our lives […]

A look back at the 11th Annual African American Foodways Dinner.

Please join us on Tuesday, January 14th for the 9th Annual African American dinner! This year, we celebrate the invaluable contributions of the African American Cultural and Historical Museum of Washtenaw County.

I first met Toni Tipton-Martin nearly ten years ago at the Southern Foodways Alliance’s annual symposium in Oxford, Mississippi. At the time Toni was the President of the board and I was just getting to know what has probably become my favorite food-oriented, non-profit organization (our annual Camp Bacon is a fundraiser for SFA). I […]

In anticipation of the upcoming 8th Annual African American Dinner, we’re featuring some of Ari’s past writing on African-American foods served at the Zingerman’s Roadhouse (past & present, call for current menu).  Anson Mills Heirloom Cornmeal This stuff is to standard issue cornmeal what the Zingerman’s Bakehouse’s Farm Bread is to Wonder®. I feel fairly confident that it’s […]

In anticipation of the upcoming 8th Annual African American Dinner, we’re featuring some of Ari’s past writing on African-American foods served at the Zingerman’s Roadhouse (past & present, call for current menu).  Greens While we may alter the type of green we use on any given day, it’s almost always either collards, kale, mustards, turnips […]