OUR STORY
The goal of the Gifts from the Ancestors project is to cultivate a response that embraces tradition and sustains life. It is our desire to provide culinary enrichment by connecting people with the past in the present time.
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To explore West African food cultures, cooking techniques, and cuisines that shaped the Southern foodways of African Americans.
CHEF INSTRUCTORS
Sheri L. Raleigh
Gifts From The Ancestors Foodways Project
Chef Heir
​Chef Instructor - The Heirs Table
Heirloom 1918
Chef Amiah Yearby
Pastry Workshop
Sweet Arrow & The Herbist Apothecary
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TESTIMONIALS
Dear Sheri,What a treasure I received in the generous gift of your cookbook, Creole Celebrations!
The graphics are beautiful, the recipes sound delicious, and I’m anxious to try them, especially the macaroni and cheese. I never thought to add Boursin cheese to this dish! As I often grocery shop off of recipes on my phone, your cookbook will make the best grocery list!
I was especially touched to find one of my favorite passages from the Bible, also used by your mom. Hebrews 13:2,”Do not forget to show hospitality to strangers, for by doing so you may have shown hospitality to angels without knowing it.”
I have no doubt that in your years of cooking for others, you have fed many angels!
Thanks again, and all the best,
Catherine
June 2023
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