Foods From The Harlem Renaissance
Soul Food
- Originally called soul food because it "touches and delights the soul."
- This food had humble beginnings in the Southern United Sates.
- Despite this soul food influences developed in major cites such as Chicago and New York.
Chicken And Waffles
Chicken and Waffles
- Arguably the most popular food to come out of Harlem Renaissance.
- Created by Joseph T. Wells, in the 1930's
- This staple in soul food became a hit overnight, quickly spreading across the United States
Macaroni and Cheese
Macaroni
and Cheese
- Considered by many to be a popular African American dish.
- Later being considered an American dish in the 1920's
- This happened because it became easier to make from a box then the traditional home style