Somewhere South

Porridge for the Soul

At a dinner honoring pioneering chef Edna Lewis, Vivian gives porridge the royal treatment and learns about African American contributions to Southern cuisine. While in the port city, Vivian learns how rice holds the key to slavery’s sordid history.

Porridge for the Soul

52m 41s

At a dinner honoring pioneering chef Edna Lewis, Vivian gives porridge the royal treatment and learns about African American contributions to Southern cuisine. While in the port city, Vivian learns how rice holds the key to slavery’s sordid history.

Previews + Extras

  • Preview: Porridge for the Soul: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Preview: Porridge for the Soul

    S1 E2 - 30s

    At a dinner honoring Edna Lewis, Vivian gives porridge the royal treatment and honors African American contributions to Southern food.

  • A Lil TeeTee: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A Lil TeeTee

    S1 E2 - 2m 32s

    Gullah chef BJ Dennis takes Vivian to Hannibal's a Black-owned restaurant in Charleston. While there, Vivian samples a variety of grits dishes and talks with owner Saphia Huger about how gentrification has influenced her clientel.

  • Soul Food with Mashama: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Soul Food with Mashama

    S1 E2 - 2m 27s

    Vivian heads down to Savannah, GA to visit friend and award-winning chef Mashama Bailey. While there, she samples Mashama's decadent grits and foie gras as Mashama shares her definition of soul food.

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