How Enslaved Cooks Created Soul Food

    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.

    Delishtory brings you a tasty exploration into our favorite food obsessions. It’s delicious, it’s history – it’s Delishtory!

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