802: Chasing Flavor with Carla Hall and Roots, Heart, Soul with Todd Richards

The Splendid Table: Conversations & Recipes For Curious Cooks & Eaters

19-04-2024 • 50 mins

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This week, it’s the food journeys of two chefs. First, TV Star and author Carla Hall joins us to talk about her latest show, Chasing Flavor. She brings us stories about her filming and travels and the connection between people and their food. She sticks around to answer some of your cooking questions. Carla Hall hosts the MAX series, Chasing Flavor, and is the author of Carla's Soul Food: Every Day and Celebration. Then, we sat down with Atlanta chef Todd Richards to talk about the interesting and varied influences on soul food. He talks about the foods from West Africa, how they traveled across the Caribbean, and how the dishes have evolved. He left us with his recipe for Haitian Oxtail in Beef Broth with Pikliz. Todd's new book isRoots, Heart and Soul: The Story, Celebration and Recipes of Afro Cuisine in America.


Broadcast dates for this episode:



  • April 19, 2024 (originally aired)






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