| From the slave house to the White House. Soul food | | | | as a recession proof tool that has helped struggling |
| recipes is in the fabric of not only Black history - but | | | | families reduce their food cost. The ingredients are the |
| American history as well. When most people think of | | | | most filling and stick-to-your ribs satisfying food known |
| this tasty, robust and flavorful food they envision | | | | to man. It's helped untold numbers of struggling families |
| happy celebrations and southern comfort meals that | | | | make it through lean times and eat good for the least |
| satisfies the soul. But this cuisine represents much | | | | amount of money. |
| more than a tasty, satisfying meal on special | | | | Despite a temporary lapse in popularity, because of |
| occasions or a family get together. | | | | health issues pointed out by health experts a few |
| It's one of the most popular foods left that was | | | | years ago, it has easily adapted to temporary |
| originated solely in America. Surprisingly most popular | | | | controversy. Still the recipes remained popular while it |
| foods in the U.S originated in Europe and Mexico. But | | | | slowly changed to healthier ingredients, cooking |
| soul food recipes is an American original. It's a symbol | | | | methods and preparation techniques. |
| of struggle, sacrifice as well as progress. The recipes | | | | Like the people who originated it, soul food cooking |
| helped to build America, one of the greatest countries | | | | continues to gain its strength and longevity from its |
| on earth. Think about it, the food that nourished slaves, | | | | ability to adapt to changing times and consumer |
| civil rights leaders and protest marchers, now nourish | | | | demands. As the consumer grows more health |
| media moguls, congress men and women and even a | | | | conscious, soul food recipes continue to add healthier |
| U.S President. | | | | cooking techniques and ingredients to match the trend. |
| Yes, it was birthed from the shackles of slavery and | | | | For example, traditional seasonings like fatback, ham |
| struggle to quietly evolve into a 100 million dollar | | | | hocks and lard is history and eliminated from most |
| industry. Now it's a lucrative industry that represents | | | | southern recipes today. Now you'll find healthier |
| restaurants, food manufacturing, book and magazine | | | | ingredients such as fat free smoked turkey, natural |
| publishing, DVD's and television shows to name a few. | | | | herbs and spices and healthier cooking techniques. |
| Yes, historically and currently soul food recipes | | | | These new changes is used to preserve not only the |
| represent a viable spoke in the economic wheel in | | | | flavors but the nutrients and vitamins. |
| most African American communities in America. | | | | All these changes have helped guarantee soul food |
| Soul food recipes include the ingredients and history | | | | recipes will continue to make Black history - and not |
| that has helped to serve budget minded families over | | | | just be history for future generations. |
| hundreds of years. It has long stood the test of time | | | | |