Transfer the cod to plates.

Mothers who were working to provide for their households still took on the responsibility of getting everyone fed.It makes sense as to why its foothold in the Midwest was and is so strong, especially on Black families' pantry shelves.

Almost everyone I know from cities like Milwaukee, Chicago, Flint, Cleveland, or Gary have roots in the factories that employed the majority of our grandparents back then.Convenience products were growing in popularity across the board precisely because of the need for quick, cheap, and easy food products.access and food scarcity issues.

often prevalent in urban communities, processed convenience foods like Minute Rice, and frozen and canned meats and vegetables eventually gained permanent spots on our shelves and in our communities.Though people had, and continue to have, fewer options in terms of grocery stores and ingredients, Black folks have always carried our food traditions with us.. READ:.

The Wide World of Jollof Rice.

Regardless of where we've put down roots, Black people have never been strangers to rice.The black currant-y aroma and taste of this French red blend is perfectly appealing, as are the firm (but not aggressive) tannins and brisk (but not searing) acidity..

Missing Thorn Red ($30).Food & Wine / Missing Thorn.

A small addition of black currant juice gives this alcohol-free Malbec from star winemaker Aaron Pott and vintner Stephanie Honig a rich, juicy flavor; fans of Napa Valley Cabernets will like this one.(Don’t miss their excellent rosé, either.)(Keep screen awake).