Celebrating Gullah Culture and Heritage Month
with Healthy Gullah-Inspired Cuisine
February has traditionally been a month to celebrate Gullah Heritage, and there’s perhaps no better way to honor and celebrate this than through Gullah cuisine. Stemming from the Gullah-Geechee community, Gullah cuisine is a unique blend of African and American cooking methods, which has evolved into a taste unique to the Lowcountry and Coastal South. Gullah cuisine is embraced by locals and visitors, with many dishes considered classic Southern favorites having their roots in Gullah culture, including rice, a Southern staple. Our area has long been known for rice due to the environment and the Gullah community’s expert rice cultivation techniques. In fact, the mass production of rice and its availability helped one-dish meals become common meals in Gullah cuisine.