Research shows us that chicken and waffles was born out of the Harlem Renaissance as early as the 1930s, gaining popularity from Harlem restauranteur Joseph T. This sweet and savory combo is a huge favorite among so many and for very good reason. One of the best Southernmost, classic pairings in the world, hands down, is fried chicken and waffles. With everything going on in this country surrounding racism this post honoring Juneteenth is heartfelt ♡. Preserving the richness of Black history is typically at the forefront of my work. If you’ve been following this blog and me on social for a while now you already know just how much my Blackness means to me.
Most importantly, Juneteenth is such a special holiday to me. There is a list below (with clickable links) to check out all the participants’ delicious recipes honoring Juneteenth. ⇢ More culture-inspired recipes: collard greens, this sweet potato pound cake or maybe sweet potato pie, my fave potato salad, comforting red beans and rice, delectable shrimp and grits, and these creamy black eyed peas– so good! The Significance Of JuneteenthĪnd for over 150 years since, Black American families, home-cooks, chefs, and culinarians have commemorated the summer holiday with a wide range of food traditions that tell a story of the perseverance of a people- and to amplify the food traditions of black culinary creatives. This recipe honors African American culinary history. Since then, Juneteenth has been celebrated across the world as it centers *Black* freedom and liberation in its totality. This news took over many years to reach them, too. General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas and announced enslaved people were now free.
Furthermore, June 19, 1865, marks the day when news of emancipation and the Civil War’s end finally reached the last group of enslaved people in America. If you are unfamiliar with Juneteenth it is the oldest known celebration honoring the end of slavery in the United States. It’s a lovely day for Black people to be in remembrance by way of celebrating, being in fellowship, and giving thanks to our ancestors. ⇢ What is Juneteenth?! This now federal holiday is a merge of the words/date: June Nineteenth. Ain’t nothing like chicken and waffles! Juneteenth, Juneteenth, Juneteenth! ✊🏾 I love me some chicken and waffles and just had to come back to this recipe to spruce it up and give it a little makeover! That’s right, just in time for this year’s Juneteenth which is right around the corner. Hey friends! I had the privilege of participating in a Juneteenth Cookout Takeover way back in 2020 with a group of Black, food-loving buddies. Super crispy and perfectly spiced buttermilk fried chicken paired with fluffy and tender golden waffles! One of the most iconic and scrumptious Southern pairings! Listen, this homemade Chicken and Waffles recipe has never looked better.
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