The first time was so nice we got invited back to do it twice (in the same year no less)!
Feeling like the first time, “Soul Fest” Fall 2023 was charming and soul satisfying in the confines of an open-air courtyard. The continuation of this “cultural anthology of life depictions” was interpreted through sight, sound, taste and movement and maintained its original theme: “Keep On Keeping On!” with a focus on honoring legacy and tradition through the lens of preservation and reverence.
Chef Tarsha presented a talk highlighting seasonal flavors and the timely use of root vegetables fresh from the Fall garden. Sticking to the the subject of Preservation the topic of “canning and traditional methods of preserving a bountiful harvest” (particularly utilizing mason jars) prefaced a couple of cooking demonstrations to include: “Ms. T’s Quick Pickles” and “Pumpkin Sweet Potato Hash.” The crowd, intrigued to witness actual pickles being made in front of their very eyes, relished in the taste of unexpected flavor combinations and light bites of organic produce. It was another great demonstration of how culinary skill impacts cultural history and food ways.
