Tag Archives: Big Mama

A Legacy of Good Cooking

9 May

Today’s post is dedicated to my mother and grandmothers—Big Mama and Gonga. These women shaped my taste memories and taught me about really good cooking. My Mom will celebrate 90 years young in a couple of months and she is one good cook. She has always said she liked cooking but she didn’t like the […]

Celebrate Soul Food on Summer Menu

18 Jun

Celebrate Soul Food by Charla L. Draper The month’s celebration is a recent addition to the food calendar and we almost missed it.  It’s officially  in June, but we can enjoy slimming versions of traditional dishes all summer. When Big Mama whipped up a family favorite back in the day, she stirred in plenty of love, […]