Caroline Randall Williams on Appreciation, Appropriation & Hungry for Answers

Writer, educator and Harvard graduate Caroline Randall Williams reveals the staggering number of cookbooks she owns and how her personal experiences and history as a Black woman shaped her vision for her show, Hungry for Answers. Caroline talks about how the women in her life shaped her culinary perspective and what it means to be a steward of Black food and culture. She details the stories she uncovered over the course of filming, including the Black family that created the famed Nashville Hot Chicken and the reality of appreciation versus appropriation. Caroline shares the systemic lack of credit and ownership given to Black creators and what it means to course correct using the story of Nearest Green, the Black man who taught Jack Daniel’s how to distill whiskey, as an example. She explores the history of sugarcane and its relationship to convict leasing and the shocking inequities that Black farmers face. Caroline talks about the delicious food she got to experience on the show and her advice for someone who has a story they need to share. Start Your Free Trial of discovery+: https://www.discoveryplus.com/foodobsessedConnect with the podcast: https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/food-network-obsessed-the-official-podcast-of-food-networkFollow Food Network on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodnetworkFollow Jaymee on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaymeesireFollow Caroline Randall Williams on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/caroranwill/Find episode transcripts here: https://food-network-obsessed.simplecast.com/episodes/caroline-randall-williams-on-appreciation-appropriation-hungry-for-answers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Each week on Food Network Obsessed, host Jaymee Sire sits down with your favorite chefs, food influencers and Food Network personalities to dish on all things delicious in the food world. From exclusive behind-the-scenes stories, first (and worst) jobs in food, to cooking fails and culinary triumphs, no topic is off the menu. Whether you’re a super-fan of Food Network or a super foodie you’re going to want to hear this!Want even more Food Network? Head to discovery+ to stream some of your favorite Food Network shows. Go to discoveryplus.com/foodobsessed to start your 7-day free trial today. Terms apply. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.