My mom came down to visit me last weekend. It was the first time I have seen my mom since last August. I got the best hugs. I laughed the loudest and I slept the best. It was great!
Bryant Terry’s Imprint
I am so excited about this news. Ten Speed Press, an imprint of Random House, has announced the launch of a new publishing imprint with NAACP Image and James Beard award-winning author, educator, chef, and activist Bryant Terry. The new imprint, called 4 Color Books, will collaborate with the most forward-thinking and groundbreaking BIPOC chefs, writers, artists, activists, and innovators to craft visually stunning nonfiction books that inspire readers and give rise to a more healthy, just, and sustainable world for all.
Cake Take: Grocery Store Cake Is The Best Cake
Rima Parikh writes a wonderful essay on The Takeout on why she loves grocery store cake.
Grocery store cake is my favorite kind of cake. It’s easy, it’s festive, and no matter where you buy it, it’ll always taste kind of the same. I love the artificial, chemically sweet frosting, and the way you can peel it right off the cake with your fork and redistribute it to the bare sides of your slice.
Charlotte is Hosting a Black Food and Wine Festival This Fall
Husband-and-wife team chef Greg and Subrina Collier have announced plans for the inaugural Black Food & Wine Festival happening Oct. 22-24th at Camp North End in Charlotte, North Carolina. There will be more than 75 chefs, farmers, distillers and other hospitality industry experts are expected to participate in the three-day celebration.
Black Women-Led Virtual Wine Tasting
I like a dry wine. Too much moscato is a recipe for a headache. I hate when wine is described as oaky. Unless you are part woodchuck, people don’t always know what oak tastes like. Empowering the Diner is a BIPOC-focused event series designed by D.C. Sommelier Erica Christian and bartender Kapri Robinson to help attendees flex their purchasing power at bars and restaurants.
Who Has Beef?!
Epicurious will stop publishing new beef recipes. The shooting at Peter Luger’s last week was disturbing. Eleven Madison Park is going vegan. On a lighter note, check out this video from Flo Milli.
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