The Weeksville Heritage Middle in Brownsville, Brooklyn celebrated its 4th annual meals competition this 12 months on Juneteenth. The occasion highlights Black-owned companies whereas honoring the traditions of Juneteenth which might be rooted in meals.
The meals fest is held on the road in entrance of the heritage heart and within the enormous sprawling garden on its property, turning the occasion right into a yard extravaganza for the neighborhood. This 12 months’s competition showcased 29 manufacturers providing a variety of culinary bites and treats from throughout the Black, African, and Caribbean diaspora. Attendees feasted on barbecue, seafood, sorrel, rum desserts, ice cream, crab, fish desserts, empanadas, and loads of vegan choices.
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The Brooklyn-based companies included Black Nile, Virginia Smashburginia, Miss Holly’s Smokehouse, Black Rican Vegan, Breukelen Rub, The Crabby Shack, 2 Women & a Cookshop, Jase’s BBQ, Coco Bred, Brooklyn Suya, Soul Bites, Picklejuice, Mac Shack, Lakou Cafe, Biscuits N Thangs, Lacey Burger, Angie’s Pleasant Bites, Sassy’s Fishcakes, Makina Cafe, Crème & Cocoa Creamery, Doc’s Cake Store, The Salty Heifer, Patsy’s Rum Cake, Brownstone Cheesecakes, Island Pops, Brooklyn Tea, Hibiscus Brew, Completely satisfied Cork, Brooklyn Mix, BEM | books & extra.
Historically, Black People celebrated Junteenth by consuming crimson meals and drinks like watermelon, strawberries, barbeque, and crimson velvet cake. This signified “resilience amid bondage.” Individuals would additionally feast on meals thought of to be “good luck” culturally, like collard greens and black-eyed peas, based on Historical past.com.
