The round table: Great plate in 08!

When I think about all the foods around the world, I imagine each culture has carved out their own niche. When you think about rice, you think Asian. In Spain, Paella is special. Did you know that there is an African connection to many foods and cultures around the world? Rice planting was perfected by Africans and then African-Americans. Paella is only possible because of the rice that was imported by the Moors.

You see, there is so much to learn about the contributions of peoples of the African Diaspora to the culinary tables across the world. And this is the place to find that information out. And when you do, go right into that kitchen of yours and create, entertain and celebrate in 2008!

Let's conversate in the kitchen together!