Black Owned Businesses and Bloggers in Food.
Black Owned Businesses and Bloggers in Food. Excited to share some newly discovered people to follow in the food space!
Hi, hi everyone! Thank you so much for your positive feedback on yesterday’s blog post about Urban Farming in Cleveland. I’m really excited that so many of you found the post uplifting and inspiring. That is always my goal…whether I’m sharing a recipe, or any other type of content.
As I said yesterday, it’s actually refreshing to be shifting my focus for the week and helping to highlight the Black community. It has been eye-opening, and to be honest, really fun discovering new to me brands, businesses, and influencers both in the food space and beyond.
With the help of my family, you guys, and our small but mighty HBH team (especially our newest member, Margaret, and my mom), we’ve compiled a list of Black-owned businesses. Food bloggers/influencers, brands, and restaurants for you all to discover as we take this time to truly stop and immerse ourselves in the Black community.
Please let us know of anyone you personally follow and enjoy. You all know I love hearing from you. I read every single comment on yesterday’s blog post (as did my mom)…and with a huge smile too. Thank you guys for truly being the best HBH family. I love connecting and sharing with you every single day.
I will see you again tomorrow. And in Sunday’s Nine Favorite Things we’ll be highlighting more Black-owned businesses in the lifestyle and fashion space. So please mention anyone you follow in the comments. Have fun discovering some some talented cooks or influencers to follow!
PS. any food people you guys suggest I will try to include in Sunday’s post. So let’s hear them!
Food Bloggers/Influencers…
I’m excited to know Jocelyn personally and all I have to say is that she truly is the kindest, sweetest, and most caring person. Her energy radiates happiness and her southern style of cooking is not only delicious, but brings people together in the best way. And her cakes? Well, you absolutely must check them out yourself, especially this strawberry lemonade cake. Yum!
Wendy and Jess describe themselves as best friends who love to eat, cook, and nerd out about anything nutrition-related. They share plant-based recipes with a focus on nutritious food that is delicious and accessible. They even have a podcast you can check out too! And their black bean enchiladas look amazing.
Kaluhi’s goal is to change the way people plan for meals, cook, eat, and share their food. Her blog and YouTube channel will show you just how fun and easy cooking can be. The banana pancakes that she recently shared are perfect for Saturday brunching.
Zainab, who is originally from Freetown, Sierra Leone, has such a cute story. I encourage you to read it in full here. She focuses on everyday classic recipes with bold twists and flavors. Her baking began as a grad school hobby. It was a way for her to de-stress and express her creativity while earning her Ph.D. in neuroscience. So somewhat similar to me…but then not at all. I definitely do not have a Ph.D. in neuroscience! Her easy chicken fajitas sound so flavorful. Great family dinner!
Imma believes you can have the taste of the tropics right in your own home. She cooks a mix of African and Caribbean recipes…which you all know I LOVE. Her food looks delicious. Her grilled salmon (which she pairs with mango salsa) is definitely on my list of recipes to try soon. Perfect for summer.
Jenné is from Georgia, but living in LA. She shares delicious and easy-to-make vegan recipes. Her very first cookbook, Sweet Potato Soul is now out and is an incredible resource for vegan cooking. I also loved reading her blog posts on making produce last longer and this mezcal watermelon margarita…which looks beyond good.
Many of you probably know of Ayesha. She’s a mom of three, incredible chef, and the founder of Eat. Learn. Play. A foundation devoted to providing an equal road to success for all kids. You can learn more here.
Hannah is truly one of the best healthy lifestyle focused influencers I’ve come across. She shares everything from tips on beauty, to confidence-boosting, to delicious recipes. Make sure to check out her cookbook and follow along on Instagram.
Benjamina was a finalist on the British Bake Off…so you know her recipes are going to be GOOD. Also, she’s a food stylist and has some of the prettiest recipes!
Love Marissa’s approach to food, easy, and (mostly) healthy. She’s a registered dietitian, and her recipes look delish! Can’t wat to make her vegan berry oatmeal bars.
Jerrelle is an award-winning author, food stylist, food photographer, food writer, and recipe developer. Her first cookbook Black Girl Baking, was nominated for a 2019 James Beard Award in the baking category. She shares sweet and savory recipes on her blog, Chocolate For Basil.
Toni’s cookbook, Jubilee is a celebration of African American cuisine and is loved by many around the world. Her cookbook highlights 200 years of African American cooking. Read more about Toni and her cookbook on Bon Appètit.
Her first cookbook is out August 4th! So exciting and each and every recipe looks incredible! She shared the best pizza recipe recently and it looks beyond good.
I’ve listened to Sophia Roe’s interview on The Second Life Podcast and it’s one of the most inspiring stories! I love her approach to food.
Ashlea shares simple, healthy, gluten free recipes. Her chopped Thai chicken salad would be the perfect summer lunch of dinner.
Related Reading: Cherry Bombe put out a list of Black-Owned Women Lead Businesses with a very extensive cookbook list! I personally have a couple of these books and many have just made my “must order” list too. You can read the full post here.
Food Brands…
This is the sweetest story and I really, really have to encourage you to read it all the way through…loved! Mikaila, the founder is just 15. She has a passion for saving the bees and creating only the sweetest lemonade. You can purchase their lemonade at places like Whole Foods and Kroger. Find a store near you here. The Lemon flavor sounds so delicious, the Mint and Ginger Lemonades are on my Whole Foods grocery list.
Delicious cookies that are vegan, gluten-free, and allergy friendly. Eyeing these double chocolate chip cookies for sure.
Sanaia is an applesauce brand created by CEO & Founder, Keisha Smith-Jeremie. Keisha is reimagining our favorite childhood treat, applesauce. It’s USDA Organic and honestly sounds incredible. Look for Sanaia at Walmart and please, please read (and watch) their founder’s story here. It is so inspiring.
Ready-to-eat vegan and non-GMO seasoned beans made with avocado oil. I am so impressed with this brand. Most prepared bean brands are loaded with the weirdest ingredients, but these I would use in my very own kitchen. You can easily purchase them on Amazon (eyeing these Cuban black beans). Also, I loved reading the founder’s story, so sweet. You can read more here. They have an incredible mission statement.
Focuses on Macaroons and Cocomallow Sandwiches. Wow and yum!
Focuses on whole food powders, spices and seasonings, cassava flour, and hibiscus flower. Learn more here and order on Amazon here (this Peri Peri seasoning would be so good on chicken…sounds incredible) And again, this brand has a truly incredible mission statement. So impressed and love their story. Please find out more here.
BLK & Bold pledge 5% of its profits to initiatives aligned to sustaining youth programming, enhancing workforce development, and eradicating youth homelessness. I just ordered their organic coffee and cannot wait for it to arrive.
Ayurvedic and Herbal teas. Order some here. I need some of the Let Go Blend.
Low sugar, vegan jams for spreading on everything. These look SO GOOD! I love jam and these are so creative. The Summer Solstice Gift Set would make the cutest care package.
restaurants around the country…
Note: I know there are a million more Black-owned restaurants around the US. So if you have one in your city that you love, please share with us in the comments!
Brooklyn Perk Coffee – Brooklyn, NY
Brooklyn Tea – Brooklyn, NY
Cheeky Sandwiches – NYC Lower East Side
Dooky Chase’s Restaurant – New Orleans, LA
Swank Desserts – Summerville, SC
Theopolis Vineyards – winery located in Yorkville, CA
Brown Estate – winery located in Napa, CA
Red Bay Coffee Roasters – multiple locations across California
The Plate Sale – food preservation in Georgia. Love what this company is about. Read more here.
Crumbs Bakery – offers All vegan treats in Chapel Hill, NC
Related Reading: Black-Owned Restaurant Lists Circulating the Internet, Organized by City on Bon Appètit.
Chefs to Follow on Instagram
Photo via Bryant Terry.
Tia Mowry – Sister Sister anyone? Loved that show growing up. Be sure to check out her cookbook, Whole New You.
Bryant Terry – so excited to get his cookbook, Vegetable Kingdom.
Mashama Bailey – her restaurants in Savanah sound incredible.
And here are more incredible chefs!
Dear Tieghan,
I am a reader from Portugal, love your recipes, your photos, your Sunday favourite things…
And love that you are taking some time to address this issue that is leaving so many of the people in the world with a loss of words.
As for the people that say that they prefer the recipes, there are tons in your archives!
Keep up your powerful work!
Maria xxx
Thank you so much Maria!! Yes, I would be surprised if someone has already tried all of my recipes haha. I hope you have a wonderful weekend! xTieghan
Tieghan, Wow! Thanks for all the wonderful new blog suggestions! I’ve only skimmed your suggestions and I can’t wait to go through each one in detail, read their stories, and find new recipes! Thank you for doing something so positive in the midst of so much pain.
Thank you so much Lishcia! I hope you find many things you like! xTieghan
Thank you for this Tieghan. So much great information for the mind, body and soul.
Thank you so much Robert xTieghan
Thank you. Thank you for taking time to highlight and educate. For putting together a couple of great blogs in the last 2 days that stretch our boundaries. Thank you for reminding us that like music, food is common ground that brings people together. I have enjoyed your blog for quite some time and I agree with some folks, that maybe you can begin to once a week add informations such as what you’ve been sharing the last couple of days. Maybe highlight a state a week.
I would love to start that! Thank you so much Jody! I am really glad you like this post! xTieghan
Thank you so much for this post! You and your team compile the best lists and links week after week. And your commitment this week to focusing on Black entrepreneurship and causes is why I admire you even more. You’ve found a nice balance of personal exploration and change with sincere sharing of information and highlighting people we should know.
Thank you so much Robbin! xTieghan
I’m so grateful that we’re taking the time to highlight Black food bloggers and influencers (and appreciate your content this week more generally) – food blogging often appears to be a white space, but there are so many amazing creators from the Black community. I’d add Jessica in the Kitchen, a vegan blogger to whose recipes I’ve turned time and again.
I love your recipes and get excited when I see new food posts, but taking this time out to think about how the food community can be better and more accountable is so important.
Thank you so much Gina! I am really glad you enjoyed this post and hope you continue to this week. I have been really loving doing research and sharing with you all. xTieghan
Dear Tieghan, great post today. I’m getting my first cup of coffee and going to enjoy my morning looking through these food blogger sites. Thank you for taking the week to share these great stories. Love and Peace to all.
Thank you so much Mary Ellen! xTieghan
Restaurant recommendations for outstanding food/dessert in Dallas – Cake Bar (Trinity Groves), Babbs Bros BBQ (Trinity Groves), Cookie Society (Frisco)
Thank you Rachel xTieghan
please stick to recipes. EVERY business is hurting right now. cops are being killed now. where’s the outrage for them? black on black violence kills more than whites ever will.
Amazing collection, thank you! Ongoing, please keep these amazing chefs, artisans, foodies in your blog not just during this difficult time or Black History month. There are so many wonderful people of ALL colors that bring so much to our food lives.
We, as food lovers, like to read and experience all flavors and dishes throughout the year.
Always enjoy your blog, thank you!
Thank you so much Diane! xTieghan
Thank you for this fabulous list! I can’t wait to try my “Inner Glow” tea when it arrives. Will look for opportunities to try other products.
We have all be asked to step up and address racial inequality in ways we can, and you did, Tieghan. You model “Don’t talk about it- Be about it.”
Also, thank you, Michelle, for feeding a hungry person through Soul and Smoke. Whoever got that meal was very happy!
Thank you so much Susan! It makes me so happy to see you all supporting these people and others here on my blog. It is truly amazing! xTieghan
I love that you are taking the time to share this info with your readers. Thank you for taking a break from your regular content to do this.
Thank you Rachel! I am really glad you appreciate this 😊 xTieghan
Wow! I loved the previous post and know a little about the urban farms because I live near Cleveland. You shared so much more! Thank you! This post is AMAZING and such a wealth of info! Truly thankful for your work on this. I’ve spent the past few days really trying to learn more and be better so I can help my children be better humans and make changes in this world. You’re a gift to us all in so many ways! Thanks for nourishing our bodies and minds! 🙂
Thank you Shannon! I am really glad you are taking the time to educate yourself on all of this! It is SO important and I am doing the same 😊 xTieghan
This was such a good idea. I’ve seen so many posts providing support for Black authors and businesses but this is the first I’ve seen supporting Black individuals in food. Thank you for using your platform in this way.
Thank you Jessica! xTieghan
Thank you so much for the celebration and acknowledgment of these bloggers! I love your site, and I appreciate how you are showing love to the Black food community in solidarity, united by our love of cooking and creativity! ❤
Thank you Mimi! xTieghan
I LOVE these lists! Thank you so much for doing this research and sharing with us. I can’t wait to follow these awesome sounding foodies.
I also highly recommend a book my daughter gave me for Christmas, “The Taste of Country Cooking” by Edna Lewis. A wonderful cookbook but such a colorful story about the way she grew up in Virginia and how her love of food was instilled from a very young age. It’s also a heart warming story of community and what an important part food plays in being united. Absolutely a delightful read. Thanks again and I love your blog so very much.
Wow that sounds like an amazing book. I will check it out, thank you for sharing, Jeri! xTieghan
Chef Kwame Onwuachi in Washington DC wrote a memoir “Notes From a Young Black Chef” that you might be interested in. His restaurant kith/kin is delicious. The book has some recipes in it, and is being made into a movie. You could also find some articles and radio interviews he did to promote the book in the Washington Post and our local NPR station.
Thank you Grace! I will check it out! 😊 xTieghan
OMG this is awesome and informative! I never knew of these individuals and will follow all of them. Thank you so much for highlighting this and spotlighting these businesses. Thank you so much for enlightening me and providing these posts. Much success and love!!
Thank you for taking the time to read this, VaKeia! xTieghan
Thank you so much for this very thorough list and for enlightening me on how to expand my food space.
Thank you Christine 😊 xTieghan
Hi! I love that you’re doing this! I hope that after this week, you will continue consciously linking to BIPOC sites in your Sunday round ups and when possible in recipes. Thank you!
Thank you Caitlin xTieghan
Thank you for putting so much thought and effort in compiling all of this!
Thank you Chris xTieghan
I LOVE this post! I truly believe food is the one of the most straight-forward paths to a person’s soul- and one of the greatest gifts to give. I have signed up for as many blogs as I can here- and Plan to order Jubilee by the end of the day. I look forward to learning more, connecting more- and I think your voice lifting others is exactly what we all need to be emulating right now. Thank you- for the gifts, and for the example.
Thank you so much Megan! I completely agree! xTieghan
Thank you for again today using your platform to bring awareness!! This is a wonderful list, and I only knew about half the blogs on it!! All the best to you and yours!!
Thank you Marilyn! xTieghan
You got some of my faves! I’d like to add Monique from https://peachestopeaches.com, Charmae from http://themaedaychronicles.com, and Bethany from https://www.emmisimages.com.
Thank you for sharing Ann!! xTieghan
Yes of course. Hard working Americans. That’s what it’s about. Motivated hatd working Americans. Bringing so much goodness to our day to day lives. I wonder how many of the people you have and are featuring this week have been damaged by the devastation heaped upon us. Americans. Not race. We’re all American citizens fit for living in society.
Thank you for compiling this list! I’m sure this is only skimming the surface but it’s a great start. I was so happy to see one of my favorites make the list – Immaculate Bites. Imma’s recipes are excellent! You have to try her One Pot Caribbean Jerk Chicken and Rice – it’s so delicious. A family favorite!
Thank you Joanne! I will definitely try it! xTieghan
Awesome awesome post! Love that you are using the blog to uplift others and spread positivity in such a tough and draining time for everyone, but especially the black community.
Thank you so much Ally! xTieghan
Thank you! This is a great post. I look forward to to exploring all the people and links.
Thank you xTieghan
Thanks for all the awesome suggestions! I’ve started following one of your Insta recs already (@thekitchenista) and downloaded their appetizers e-book. Hope you keep this going! Why not have this be a part of your favorite things? Or do a collab monthly where you try their recipes? Keep up the good work Tieghan!
Thank you so much Antoine! xTieghan
Thank you!!
Thank you Chaney! xTieghan
This is awesome. Thank you so much for sharing and taking the time to pull this together.
Thank you Alex! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan,
I think it’s wonderful you are highlighting business’s by people of color. I grew up in the Midwest multi-culturally, but since I left my childhood home, my life as a white woman hasn’t intersected nearly enough with other cultures and I miss it. Now I live in Bend, OR and need I say more? I love where I live yet I miss the diversity. Reading your recent posts reminds me of hanging out with many families of color and the beautiful contributions of us all. So, thank you.
All the best,
Michelle
Aw that is sweet that this brings back good memories. Thank you Michelle 😊 xTieghan
I was going to suggest Sweet Potato Soul but you already have her listed! I discovered her blog a few months back and she has some great recipes. Thanks for this list of great bloggers to check out!
P.S. I can’t believe the people I have seen commenting this week, who are so concerned that you aren’t posting recipes. Like you don’t have a huge collection of recipes to choose from for the time being. Keep up the good work!
Thank you so much Amber! I hope you love some of the blogs I shared! xTieghan
Thank you for this list Tieghan!! Already added Me & the Bees Lemonade to my grocery list- she is such an inspiration!
Love that!! Thank you Mariah! xTieghan
These are great, thank you for making this. I would also recommend to your chefs list: Angela Davis at the Kitchenista Diaries. Recently, I made her steak skewers with guajillo sauce & mac n cheese at Thanksgiving was a huge hit! https://www.kitchenistadiaries.com/
Thank you so much Yishra! xTieghan
TEIGHAN!!!!
I have been following you for years and literally make your recipes 3-4 times per week. My daughters and I gush over your posts and sometimes plan whole themes/parties around your food! Your shift this week has melted my heart. It is exactly what we need in these sad, sad and extraordinary times. We all are waking up and you are part of that. THANK YOU!!! I do have a spot to add to the black owned food establishments. It’s called Jerk Shack and it’s the only black-owned restaurant in downtown Seattle (a spot where there were some pretty violet protests this week). The food is absolutely some of the best Carribean food I’ve ever, ever had. Check it out and give them a shout out!
Hi Kim! Aw that is really sweet to hear! I am so glad you have been loving my recipes and I hope you took a lot from this post! Also, that place sounds amazing and I hope they are doing okay! Thank you for sharing!! xTieghan
Tieghan,
My 27 year old son is directly responsible for my interest in your HBH books and now your daily emails. I always look forward to seeing what new things you have created. While I understand your desire to do “something” about the situation at hand, I do not feel that talking specifically about black people this and black people that is really what any human being would want. We are all Americans and for the most part, want to be recognized as such, not singled out because of skin color OR race. People want to be recognized for achievements because of the good things we do in our lives whether it is opening up a business or writing a book, etc. Thankfully, we live in a country filled with opportunities for EVERYONE. My opinion may not be the right one for everybody, but I feel strongly that we should treat everyone the same and stop pointing out what color skin someone was born with. Keep up the creative ideas you bless us with on a daily basis. I’d follow you no matter your skin color!!
~Stephanie
Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions! Already bookmarked a few recipes to try out!
Thank you so much Lynn! I hope you love all of them! xTieghan
Dear Tieghan, Thank you so much for posting all these wonderful new chefs, recipes, blogs cookbooks and podcasts. What a wealth of information! You and your team have put so much heart and soul into this research. I can’t wait to check out every one. I read your post every day in the morning after I start work (don’t tell anyone!) because I find your writing so interesting, fun and uplifting and your photography so very beautiful.. I know my day will begin with a smile. And in times like these we all can use something that makes us smile. Thank you, thank you, for all the effort you are making to help a world in pain. Keep up the fantastic work. You’re the best! PS: I love how close you are with your family, it’s such a joy to hear how they all pitch in to help you with your dream.
Aw you are too kind Colleen! Thank you so much! I hope you continue to enjoy my posts and some of these other bloggers! xTieghan
Thank you, Tieghan! Enjoyed this one a lot!
Thank you so much Megan! xTieghan
Tieghan,
Thank you for these posts the last few days. I would also like to thank you for not lecturing me through your blog but actually stepping up and educating me! I stopped following a few blogs this week for just that reason. In the future, I would love to see some collaboration between you and the blogs you have listed. Ignore the ignorance in some of the replies, you’re doing great!!
Thank you so much Kris! I hope you enjoy some of these other blogs and their recipes they share! xTieghan
https://www.junebabyseattle.com/
The best!
Thank you Christy! xTieghan
From The Netherlands a message. Be kind for each other, no matter if you are black, white, yellow or green. All those people that are suddenly so concerned with black lives, where were you before all this?
Hi Sandra! I agree, to always be kind. I think that this movement has caused many people to realize the situation and stand up for black people in America. I think it is important to focus on what we do moving forward, not who we were before. 😊 xTieghan
Tieghan, I’ve followed you for forever and I didn’t think I could love you more, but I do. THANK YOU for using your platform for this. BLACK LIVES MATTER. ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you so much Nikki! xTieghan
This is great! Would you consider making it a regular column? I want to see more Black owned businesses on blogs I follow on a regular basis!
Hi Samantha! I will definitely be incorporating this into nine favorite things! Please let me know if you have any other suggestions, I love to hear from you guys! xTieghan
Wow! Great list, thanks so much for sharing.
Thank you Charles! xTieghan
Dearest Tieghan,
I want to thank you for this weeks postings. I am a biracial woman raising a biracial daughter and son. They have had a very tough week finding and speaking to their identity. This list that you compiled will allow me to share the many contributors o the black community they have so often missed.
There is room for everyone in this world to aspire to do their best and share, the world is not a pie where there is only so much to go around.
May you forever be blessed and share your well earned talents, added to these talents is reaching out and show casing others as you know there is room for everyone!
Shannon
Hi Shannon. Wow this comment gave me chills. It makes me so happy (more than you even know) that you can share this with your children. Thank you so much. I hope you all continue to enjoy some other posts this week 😊 xTieghan
Thank you for this, Tieghan. Beautiful and inspiring post, and lots of great work and beautiful creativity from these talented culinary artists. Looking forward to checking them all out! 🙂 Thank you for supporting others the way you do.
Thank you so much Aline! I hope you love some of these bloggers and their recipes! 😊 xTieghan
Check out https://www.instagram.com/thetoland/ for the chef list!
Thanks Jenna! xTieghan
Tieghan,
What a fabulous addition. It’s like having an encyclopedia of foodies. Thank you, thank you.
Thank you Jerris! xTieghan
Thank you so much for this. Xx
Thank you Kelly! xTieghan
Great to see! Maybe next week White-owned businesses and the following weeks Latino, then Asian??
Great suggestion! Thanks! Please let me know if you have any other questions. Thank you!! xTieghan
Tieghan, This is a fantastic article with so many great recommendations! Thanks so much for putting this together for us. For authors and writers, I would add the excceptional Edna Lewis who wrote “The Taste of Country Cooking”. Also Michael Twitty who wrote “The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South” – a cookbook, history book with stories to bring tears to your eyes.
Thanks again 🙂
Thank you so much Joan! I am really glad you enjoyed this post! I will check those out! xTieghan
In Baltimore, Maryland –
Water for Chocolate with Chef Sean Guy is amazing!
https://www.waterforchocolate.com/
Thank you so much Jerri Lyn! xTieghan
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
Thank you Jenni! xTieghan
Hi Tieghan! Thanks for highlighting tangible ways we can reach out to, learn from, and engage with Black chefs, and food lovers. Check-out Tabitha Brown @iamtabithabrown: https://www.instagram.com/iamtabithabrown/?hl=en. She is a vegan cook and wise wonderwoman who has given me moments of joy and humor during many weeks of quarantine and now racist violence and injustice. Her smooth and soothing voice and messages of comfort, love and change are a balm for stressed souls.
I will definitely check her out! Thank you Mary! xTieghan
What a thorough and delightful post! Can’t wait to investigate all this incredible cooking.
Thank you Kristen! xTieghan
Dear Tieghan, Thank You for such an amazing list xx
The door to my African home in London, England is always open wide to you.. B`s Amina.
You are too kind! Thank you so much Amina 😊
I just added so many new blogs to my Bloglovin’ feed!!
Love that! Thank you Libby! xTieghan
Hi, wonderful Tieghan!
Thanks for doing this and I wanted to let you know about justiceofthepies.com
I know you would want to know about them. Maya who owns Justice of the Pies is incredible. Also, pie is my comfort food.
Warmly,
Kim
Thank you for sharing Kim!! xTieghan
OMG so many yummy places to check out. Thank you for this! I have a couple for you!
SG Style – Shavonda Gardner is a design blogger. http://sgstyleblog.com/
Grillo Designs – Medina fabulous design ideas for renters https://grillo-designs.com/
Thank you for sharing Karen! xTieghan
This is so thoughtful and encouraging. Thank you so much, Tiegan. As a black woman, this really made feel so proud to have been reading this blog as long as I have. I’ll be sending this list to my friends to help show support.
Thank you so much! I appreciate you and hope you love some of these businesses! xTieghan
I just want to thank you & your team for putting together this incredible list! I so appreciate the information & am going to take a long leisurely look at it!! Thank you
Thank you Trish! xTieghan
Hi there! I just started following you a couple months ago because of your steak tacos. I am a fellow Black food blogger. Thank you for creating this list. I would like to add some West African food bloggers to the list, @renatacuisine, @bitesbyrenny, @afrovitalityeats, @bouffista, @nahedrisfoods, @tightkriostew, and myself @manifestkitchen all have awesome blogs to add some West African cultures to your dinner plate. Someone suggested making this a permanent section of your blog and I think that’s a great idea. We appreciate the support ! Continue beyond a follow or feature, as engaging our posts, collaborate with us invite us to food blogging events, transparently communicate for understand and to just start developing a genuine connection with the bloggers who you connect the best with not just because they are Black. Again thank you and I hope you check out the recommended bloggers. Take care!
Hi Michaella! I am so glad you like this post and thank you so much for sharing more! xTieghan
Thank you so much! You read my mind! I was deff looking for recommendations and suggestions on how to support! Im already planning on ordering some cookbooks!
Thank you so much Kristina! xTieghan
While I look forward to seeing new recipes, I think it would be sad to go back to completely normal as if nothing ever happened, have you thought about continuing to support black communities and showing blogs etc by POC regularly in your nine favorite things post? That would be awesome!
Thank you so much Marie! I cannot wait for you to see this Sunday’s post! xTieghan
I love what you’re doing here!! Please be sure to feature Angela from the Kitchenista Diaries!! She’s amazing and has some great recipes Im sure you’d enjoy. 🙂
I will check her out! Thank you so much Ndeye! xTieghan
Seriously?? You just lost me as a follower. What about highlighting ALL bloggers? Singling our black owned businesses and bloggers is NOT showing inclusivity. It’s simply jumping on the bandwagon of saying that this ethnicity is somehow different and deserves something “more” from all of us. What about Asian, White, HIspanIc bloggers – would you like to put as much effort into promoting us as well? Wow. I doubt you will post this. But let’s all think about not assigning ethnicity at ALL – isn’t that how we achieve a oneness?
I live in Ecuador and I just found you through this article and am looking forward to following you. I also follow Imma and Immaculate Bites. So excited to be able to check out these talented people.
Thank you!
Thank you so much Joanna! I am really glad you like this post and I hope you love some of the other bloggers I shared as well! xTieghan
Fantastic post! Thank you for sharing this information, I’m enjoying learning about new chefs and great new food thought.
Thank you Rachel! xTieghan
I am so astounded by the comments that you are getting about this series, maybe especially the ones that are urging you to “equally” share white bloggers. People, the point is that it’s not equal. The point is that these things happen because there are two Americas (maybe even three or four). I commend you, Tieghan, for stepping out of your comfort zone. We would not be aware of these bloggers w/o you. We are aware of the white bloggers and they do get the attention. Thanks for opening up your heart and mind and inviting some others into the fold. You’re doing a great job.
Thank you so much for this Dee! I am glad you enjoyed this post and I hope you love some of my posts to come! xTieghan
THANK You Tieghan and HBH crew for being so thoughtful and helping us ( me) educate ourselves through something we are passionate about FOOD! And for thinking out of the box….And all the leg work needed to bring us these fantastic people/ products/ blogs etc! (Since you asked about Black owned businesses :.Miss Essie’s BBQ sauce is a delish southern style BBQ sauce ..family owned..100 year old recipe..made in SLC Utah- available online. ) Thank you for all you do!
I am really glad you like this post, Meg! Thank you so much! Also, thank you for sharing Miss Essie’s BBQ! xTieghan
PJ Murphy’s Bakery – Saint Paul, Soul Bowl, Faskia Ethiopian, Pimento Jamaican Kitchen (one of the hubs of the rebuilding and serving in the community after several buildings were burned in Minneapolis) – Minneapolis. Please raise up some of the businesses that have been feeding the community (body & spirit) in the Twin Cities. Thank you for raising up black voices, businesses, entrepreneurs. You have a powerful voice to use your platform for others.
Thank you so much for sharing this Sarah! xTieghan
I came across another food blog to add to the list: http://www.peachestopeaches.com looks great!
Thank you so much Tobi! xTieghan
Thank you so much for this <3 this is what allyship looks like
Thank you Isadora! xTieghan
I can attest for Chocolate for Basil and Immaculate Bites!
Thank you for sharing, looking forward to having more exciting recipes to try.
Thank you Jessica! xTieghan
Thank you 🙂
Thank you! xTieghan
thank you🖤. this helps! this counts! please keep it going though!
Thank you Leah! xTieghan
Thank you so much for this post!!! Love seeing this! You are so awesome! I saw a couple hateful comments which just tells us this is so needed. Your time and effort is appreciated!
Thank you so much Maria! xTieghan
Thank you!
Thank you Paula! xTieghan
Thank you for sharing this list and introducing your followers to people, restaurants, and work that are likely new to them. However, as a non-black person who is striving to be actively anti-racist, I want to suggest that you revise the language at the beginning of the post, “Excited to share some newly discovered people to follow in the food space!” The notion that these are newly discovered people hints of colonialism–they are not newly discovered, they have been there contributing to the food industry for a long time.
Hi Tess! Thank you so much! What I meant by that was that these blogs and people are new to me and I wanted to share them with you. I am sorry that it can be misconstrued and I appreciate you letting me know! xTieghan
Thank you so much! This is exactly what I was trying to do on my own but didn’t know where to start.
I am really glad you like this Rachel! Thank you! xTieghan
I love your blog and recipes so much! I’m so glad you’re posting these other chef’s too. I like @iamtabithabrown on tiktok!
Thank you Kim! I will check her out!! xTieghan
What a meaningful and powerful way to share your influential voice Tieghan!
Love this!
Thank you Marbe! xTieghan
Thank you so much for sharing these! This makes me love you and your work even more and I wasn’t even sure if that was possible. Mwah!
Thank you so much Julia! That is so great to hear! xTieghan
Check out Monica Kelso Catering! Her food is divine!!
I will! Thank you for sharing Marti! xTieghan
This is great, thank you so much for sharing! As a black female who loves your recipes, I really appreciate your words, effort and acknowledgment. Thank you for using your platform in this way. And for your giant chocolate chip cookies, chicken tinga taquitos and for introducing me to what salmon and coconut milk can create!
Thank you so much Jillian! This really means a lot 😊 xTieghan
I’ve been a fan for a while now, and I will stay a fan. I’m not black, but I’m a person of color, and I’m glad you are using your platform to stand up for racial justice. I agree with all the positive feedback that you’re already receiving and have nothing to add. Please ignore the haters, which you seem to be doing anyway. This is a pivotal moment and can’t be ignored. Thank you for being on the right side of history and not shying away from talking about it. White allyship is critical, and an important part of being an ally is talking about it with other White people.
Thank you so much for this, Kris! It really means a lot that you liked this because I loved making it. 😊 xTieghan
Thanks so much for this post so many options. I will be checking them out. I would like to recommend http://www.kwusi.com
Thank you! xTieghan
I could not have rolled my eyes more at this list. You basically pulled the same 20 going around IG. I was hoping to find some uniqueness here.
Thank you for sharing this post it means a lot to use your platform in this way! Would love if you consider posting my restaurant, BRED Gourmet, located in Boston MA. GrassFed gourmet burgers and more!
Thank you so much! Could you please email me? [email protected]! xTieghan
This is amazing, Tieghan! Thank you for this list and using your platform to uplift and share other voices. You are one of my favorites I turn to time and time again. The recipes by Ashlea with All the Healthy Things look particularly tasty to me! Can’t wait to explore more 🙂
Thank you so much Kariann! I am so glad this turned out so well for you! xTieghan
awesome repository, tieghan!! thanks so much for sharing this and for using your platform to share your spotlight! i make your recipes at least 1/week and your recent posts have been the very best- so fantastic to see that you’re focusing on effecting change in your sphere instead of ignoring current events and systemic racism. thank you, keep it up!!!!!!
You are so sweet! I am really glad you enjoyed this post and I hope you continue to enjoy my recipes as well! Thank you! xTieghan
Thank you so much for compiling this list!!
Thank you Jess! xTieghan
Thank you so much for speaking up and using your platform to be an ally! Much love and can’t wait to check out all of these blogs!
Thank you Lindsay! xTieghan
Made the Grandbaby Cakes strawberry lemon cake and loving the super unique recipes on Chocolate for Basil. Thanks for sharing all these!
Thank you Ashley!! I am glad you are enjoying this! xTieghan
Nice work. Very impressive.
Thank you so much Zana! xTieghan