Ep 13. Wadmalaw Days

In the 13th episode of season 2, Delicious Miss Brown takes us on a journey to Wadmalaw Island, where Gullah culture is still thriving. Kardea Brown starts with a visit to the Charleston Tea Plantation, the only tea plantation in North America. The lush green fields, the sea breeze, and the sweet scent of tea fill the air. Kardea picks some tea leaves to make her classic Southern sweet tea.

Next, Kardea takes us to Rosebank Farms, a farm that has been in the same family for six generations. Surrounded by vegetables, fruits, and flowers, Kardea chooses some fresh field peas for her first recipe. She shows us how to make Field Pea and Sausage Soup, a hearty meal perfect for a cold day.

After working up an appetite, Kardea stops by the Wadmalaw Island Community Center, where they are having a craft fair and food festival. She meets some of the locals and tries some of their delicacies. She tastes Shrimp and Grits, Crab Cakes, Fried Fish, and the star of the festival, Frogmore Stew.

For her dish, Kardea goes with her twist on a classic dish. She makes Fried Chicken with a Gullah-influenced crust served with Rice and Peas. This is a dish that can be made for a family dinner or a fancy gathering.

Finally, Kardea visits Gullah Grub, a restaurant that specializes in Gullah cuisine. Chef and owner Bill Green cooks with Kardea and shows her how to make two Gullah classics: Chicken Pilau and Okra Soup. Chicken Pilau is a one-pot dish with tender chicken and flavorful rice. Okra Soup has a thick, spicy broth that is perfect with rice or grits.

Throughout the episode, Kardea teaches about Gullah culture and the importance of preserving it. Gullah culture is a blend of West African, European, and Native American cultures, and it has been in the Lowcountry for centuries. The Gullah people have their language, their food, and their music, and they have passed it down from generation to generation.

In conclusion, Wadmalaw Days is an episode that celebrates Gullah culture and the love of Southern food. Kardea Brown takes us on a tour of Wadmalaw Island, showing us the tea plantations, the farms, and the community center. She cooks with the locals and shares her own recipes, all while teaching us about the history and traditions of Gullah culture. It's a beautiful episode that will make you want to visit Wadmalaw Island and taste the delicious food for yourself.