Known for preserving African customs in their language, music, art and food, the Gullah culture is truly a national treasure. We dedicate this issue of Savor the Flavors to the rich living traditions of the Gullah peoples.
- Featured Article - Gullah food, art, language and festivals
- Featured Chef - Charlotte Jenkins of Gullah Cuisine
- Featured Festival - Penn Center Heritage Days
- Featured Restaurant - Gullah Grub, St. Helena Island, SC
- Savory Reels - Gullah Cookbook Author Sallie Ann Robinson
- Shop - Gullah Gourmet
- Winning Recipes - Campground Cookoff
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Gullah Culture of SC
The Gullah are known for preserving more of their African cultural heritage than any other African-American community in the U.S. West and Central African influences and the rich spirit of the Gullah can be found in Gullah festivals, language, food, music and crafts.
Charlotte Jenkins - Gullah Cuisine
Charlotte Jenkins, Lowcountry caterer and owner of Gullah Cuisine in Mt. Pleasant, doesn't call the food she serves "soul food." In true Gullah tradition, she prefers "food for the soul." Her restaurant serves many traditionally prepared Gullah specialties and is decorated with arts and crafts from the Gullah culture.
Gullah Grub - St. Helena Island, SC
Bill Green, chef and owner of Gullah Grub, grew up on James Island, SC. Nationally recognized as one of the few purveyors of authentic Gullah Foods, Chef Green is also a "wonderful storyteller of Gullah history and culture." Enjoy fresh, seasonal menu items and the natural way of the Gullah culture at Gullah Grub.
Sallie Ann Robinson
Gullah Cookbook Author
Born and raised on Daufuskie Island, Sallie Ann Robinson was surprised when friends told her that not everyone could cook as well as she can. Author of "Gullah Home Cooking the Daufuskie Way," Sallie Ann shares stories of her Gullah culture that continue to inspire her cooking and her life.
Penn Center Heritage Days
Gullah story tellers, African drummers, dancers, gospel singers and fun fuh de chillum (fun for the children). The Heritage Days Celebration is held each year at the Penn School, one of the first schools for enslaved Africans on St. Helena Island.
"Lazy Aftanoon Crab Dip"
Gullah Gourmet
Lobsta Pasta with Slap Yaself Silly Cream Sauce, Grandputter's Fried Oysters Batter, Shrimp Dippin Ting, Put ‘em ‘Pon Top Dressing - shop Gullah Gourmet online for Gullah food, gifts and gear like How to Catch Dem Blue Crabs Apron.
Campground Cookoff
Scallops with Corn and Basil, Spicy-Glazed Pineapple Pork Chops, Peach Enchiladas - these scrumptious recipes took first place in Old 96 District's Campground Cookoff, held at Calhoun Falls State Park in September. Light up your campfire and try out all the winning recipes.
