Gullah Geechee Food Traditions

A “Homecoming” is a special Southern gathering that brings together friends and family who have dispersed across the globe and reconnects them over a special meal. For this episode of “Nourish,” the Gullah Geechee food traditions and culture of low-country, South Carolina take center stage. Make sure you come hungry! ~~~ Welcome to NOURISH with rocket scientist and whole hog barbecue pit master, Dr. Howard Conyers! Think of this show as food for your mind, body and soul. Host and Co-Producer: Dr. Howard Conyers Writer and Co-Producer: Christina Melton Director and Post Production Supervisor: Donald "D.Ray!" Washington Videographer: Bennie Robertson Graphics: Ryan Golden Colorist: Chris Miranda Original Music: Kyndra Joi, featuring DJ Black Pearl The Brass-a-holics from New Orleans, LA The Michael Foster Project from Baton Rouge, LA Photographs: B.J. Dennis and Ashley Lorraine with stylist Tiffani Shariff Special Thanks: Joseph Fields Family Farm, Johns Island, SC Tank Jackson and Holy City Hogs Dillard University Ray Charles Program in African- American Material Culture, New Orleans, LA Produced by PBS Digital Studios and Louisiana Public Broadcasting Made possible with funding from The Corporation for Public Broadcasting