Life Kit How to celebrate your heritage through food
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Jun 20, 2022 
Join Devin Mahesua, an expert in indigenous foodways and professor at the University of Kansas, alongside James Beard Award-winning author Michael W. Twitty, who specializes in African-American culinary traditions. They delve into how food serves as a vital link to ancestry and identity. Discover the importance of engaging with community elders in culinary practices, the concept of 'vibration cooking,' and the political implications of food access. They also advocate for a mindful approach to food that emphasizes love, gratitude, and cultural preservation.
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Connect With Elders
- Connect with your elders by actively participating in their activities, like helping with chores.
- Build rapport through shared experiences before asking deeper questions about traditions.
Uncle Roger's Barbecue
- Michael Twitty's friend unsuccessfully tried to interview an elder, Uncle Roger, about barbecue.
- Uncle Roger remained uninterested until the friend actively participated by helping with the process.
Start Small, Adapt
- Start small with your food traditions, like growing a single herb.
- Don't feel pressured to perfectly replicate traditions; adapt and evolve them.
