Fried Okra Okra originated in Africa, and it was brought to the Americas by European traders during the enslavement of African people. The process of deep-frying battered vegetables in oil
Sweet Potato Pie Sweet Potato Pie originated in the Southern United States where sweet potatoes were used as an alternative to pumpkins in pies. It became an iconic dish at American
Juneteenth Drink The Juneteenth Drink is made from Roselle Hibiscus flowers, and the ruby-red colored beverage was popular in early American history particularly during celebrations and holidays. Native to Africa
POt Liquor (Likker) Pot Liquor, also known as Pot Likker and Potlikker, is the tasty broth left behind from a pot of cooked greens (usually collard, turnip or mustard greens)
Jambalaya Jambalaya is a meat and vegetable stew served over rice that originated from an ethnic fusion of French, Spanish and African influences known as Cajun or Creole. The ingredients
Gumbo Gumbo is a meat and seafood stew that originated in the Cajun and Creole communities in Louisiana and spread as far as the Florida peninsula. Gumbo is a West
Hoppin John Hoppin’ John is a Southern American peas and rice dish traditionally served on New Year’s Day. It was originally created by the Gullah people, an African-American ethnic group
Santa Fe College Partnered with Multiple Organizations in a Collaborative Effort to Bring Awareness of the Heritage Plants In Florida.
BY CULTURAL HISTORY
BY GROWING SEASON
DROUGHT TOLERANT PLANTS
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