How Enslaved Cooks Created Soul Food | Delishtory

Soul food began as a means of survival during the transatlantic slave trade. Here's the story of how it became a beloved and complex food tradition celebrated across the United States.

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Kae Lani Palmisano is an Emmy Award-Winning television host, food and travel writer, recipe developer and home cook who loves to explore the journey that food takes to get to the plate.

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