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Black Appalachia on the Table | Asheville News
Crystal Wilkinson’s new book, Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts, unveils the hidden legacy of Black Appalachia through family tales, recipes, and magical realism—proving Black communities have not only survived but thrived in the mountains for generations. This Friday, Wilkinson headlines the Carolina Mountains Literary Festival’s “Basket Meeting” banquet, where food and storytelling honor Black Appalachian heritage. Chef Ben Holt will serve dishes inspired by historic cookbooks like Malinda Russell’s 1866 Domestic Cookbook and the Nu Wray Inn’s archives, alongside modern Appalachian flavors…
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