Culinary Heritage

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A bustling, historic African American restaurant in 1947 Atlanta, filled with people sharing food and conversation, symbolizing community and civil rights.

What Is African American Foodways and Why Does It Matter?

In 1947 Atlanta, the Busy Bee Cafe and Paschal's Restaurant became more than just eateries; they were critical community hubs where civil rights leaders gathered and strategies were forged.

Isabella Cortez·July 30, 2026

Young adult engrossed in social media food content contrasted with an elderly person in a quiet kitchen, representing the shift from family recipes to digital discovery.

Trends

Young Cooks Turn to Social Media, Leaving Family Recipes Behind

Only 30% of young adults (18-34) regularly cook family recipes passed down through generations, a stark contrast to the 75% who use social media for recipe discovery weekly.

Isabella Cortez·June 6, 2026

Split image: warm family kitchen with grandmother and child cooking, juxtaposed with a smartphone displaying a modern cooking tutorial.

Food

Social media: Erasing family recipes or preserving heritage?

Social media is profoundly shifting how culinary knowledge is transmitted, with Gen Z increasingly learning recipes online, impacting family food traditions while also offering new avenues for preservation.

Isabella Cortez·May 7, 2026