Sharing Stories Through Food
Sasha DuBose
Restaurant Owner
Industry Insights
By: Dawn Kelly
Sasha explores the journey of starting their food blog and Instagram, inspired by community encouragement and their academic background in food studies. Sasha discusses how their mission is deeply rooted in making food knowledge accessible, with a focus on the cultural and ancestral connections of food, particularly in African and African American culinary traditions. Reflecting on the rich heritage of African cuisine, Sasha highlights how food serves as a bridge to history and identity. They share advice for aspiring bloggers, encouraging authenticity, bravery, and joy in sharing stories through food. By blending personal passion with education, Sasha emphasizes how food can foster healing, connection, and empowerment across diverse communities.
Episode 1: Personal and Cultural Reflections in Cooking
Sasha DuBose shares their journey from a childhood fascination with food to becoming the founder of Snack With Sash and a graduate of NYU’s Food Studies program. They reflect on how food became central to their life, from cooking for family to learning about the deep cultural significance of dishes like jerk collard greens. Sasha discusses how their academic path shifted from food science to food studies, sparked by the desire to explore food as a cultural force. This episode offers valuable insights into Sasha's cultural heritage and education shape their culinary identity while showcasing reflections on using food to honor their African American roots.
Episode 2: Cultural Connections Through Food
Sasha highlights their focus on African American foodways, delving into how food intersects with culture, history, and politics. They discuss the importance of honoring cultural legacies in the kitchen, whether creating traditional dishes or exploring fusion cooking. Through personal anecdotes and hands-on cooking demonstrations, Sasha emphasizes the responsibility chefs and food lovers have to understand the origins of their ingredients, encouraging thoughtful cultural appreciation.
Sharing Stories Through Food
By: Sasha DuBose
Restaurant Chef
Restaurant Chef
Industry Insights
Industry Insights
Sasha DuBose
Sasha DuBose
Sasha explores the journey of starting their food blog and Instagram, inspired by community encouragement and their academic background in food studies. Sasha discusses how their mission is deeply rooted in making food knowledge accessible, with a focus on the cultural and ancestral connections of food, particularly in African and African American culinary traditions. Reflecting on the rich heritage of African cuisine, Sasha highlights how food serves as a bridge to history and identity. They share advice for aspiring bloggers, encouraging authenticity, bravery, and joy in sharing stories through food. By blending personal passion with education, Sasha emphasizes how food can foster healing, connection, and empowerment across diverse communities.
Episode 1: Personal and Cultural Reflections in Cooking
Sasha DuBose shares their journey from a childhood fascination with food to becoming the founder of Snack With Sash and a graduate of NYU’s Food Studies program. They reflect on how food became central to their life, from cooking for family to learning about the deep cultural significance of dishes like jerk collard greens. Sasha discusses how their academic path shifted from food science to food studies, sparked by the desire to explore food as a cultural force. This episode offers valuable insights into Sasha's cultural heritage and education shape their culinary identity while showcasing reflections on using food to honor their African American roots.
Episode 2: Cultural Connections Through Food
Sasha highlights their focus on African American foodways, delving into how food intersects with culture, history, and politics. They discuss the importance of honoring cultural legacies in the kitchen, whether creating traditional dishes or exploring fusion cooking. Through personal anecdotes and hands-on cooking demonstrations, Sasha emphasizes the responsibility chefs and food lovers have to understand the origins of their ingredients, encouraging thoughtful cultural appreciation.