On this episode of Biscuits and Jam, Southern Living’s Sid Evans sits down with Dr. Jessica B. Harris, a celebrated author, professor, and all-around authority on the food of the African Diaspora. With roots in Tennessee and ties to New York and New Orleans, she’s penned numerous books, including ‘High on the Hog,’ now a Netflix docuseries. Plus, Jessica reflects on her mother’s mac and cheese, her cherished cast-iron skillet, and memories of Leah Chase.
00:00 Introduction
00:45 What Does The Welcome Table Mean?
06:46 Jessica’s Connections to the South
10:54 The Kitchen She Grew Up In
15:46 Jessica’s Connection to Leah Chase
20:56 ‘High on the Hog’
30:25 Jessica’s Favorite Skillet
37:32 What Does Her Southern Heritage Mean?
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Exploring Southern Culinary History with Dr. Jessica B. Harris | Biscuits & Jam | Season 5 | Ep. 37
