The Central Kentucky Community Foundation, with the support of the Benjamin Fund, invites you to their upcoming evening of culture, cuisine, and conversation at “Grits, Greens, and Ghosts: Culinary Stories of Black Appalachia with Author Crystal Wilkinson.”
Wilkinson is a former Poet Laureate of Kentucky.
“She wrote a book called Praisesong for the Kitchen Ghosts, which talks about her upbringing in Appalachia and her ancestors, and how cooking and her family recipes make her feel closer to her ancestors,” said Benjamin Fund Coordinator Julia Springsteen.
The event will be held at Water’s Edge Winery and Bistro on Friday, June 20, and in addition to stories attendees will enjoy tastings inspired by Wilkinson’s recipes.
“We find that people come together over food and history, and so the goal of this is to maybe teach people some things that may not have known about Appalachia and black people in Appalachia through history, and also come together through some good food and stories,” Springsteen said.
Friday, June 13 is the deadline to reserve a seat. Visit www.ckcf4people.com or contact the Community Foundation to purchase tickets.
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