Our Southern kitchens are where Black and Jewish traditions come together
The diversity of ingredients found in our favorite meals reflects the contributions of individuals underrepresented in or absent from earlier accounts of Southern Jewish cuisine.
A Southern spread featuring a blintz casserole, Hoppin' John and a "kosher" okra gumbo combines histories of Eastern Europe, the American South and the continent of Africa. (photo credit: FORREST CLONTS)ByRACHEL GORDIN BARNETT/JTA, LYSSA KLIGMAN HARVEY/JTA
