WEBE Gullah/Geechee: Cultural Capital & Collaboration Anthology

WEBE Gullah/Geechee Cultural Capital & Collaboration Anthology is the second anthology compiled by Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com). This historic work details interdisciplinary research within the Gullah/Geechee Nation. Ethnography, anthropology, science, history, and literary contributions and analysis all come to life within these pages.

Gullah Cuisine: By Land and By Sea

Marion Sullivan: Culinary Institute of Charleston -- A World the Gullah Built: William Baldwin-A writer's view from the roots up ; Charlotte Jenkins-A Gullah chef's beginnings ; Frank Jenkins-Coming up Gullah -- Dark to Dark: the Gullah life -- The Recipes: Basics, appetizers, soups & stews, meats, game, seafood, vegetables & sides, rice dishes, quick breads, desserts, beverages -- Closing: Frank in closing ; Charlotte in closing -- Index of recipes.

Sweetgrass Baskets and the Gullah Tradition

The ancient African art of Sweetgrass basket making has been practiced for more than 300 years in the Christ Church Parish of Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Seen on the roadways of Charleston County and in museums and galleries worldwide, these unique handmade baskets are crafted from Sweetgrass, bullrush, pine needles, and palm leaves. Traditionally, artisans use a piece of the rib bone of a cow and a pair of scissors as their only tools for construction.

February Book Display

In honor of Black History month and South Carolina's Gullah and Geechee communities and people, the book display focuses on the Gullah communities and their relationships with rice, cooking, language, poetry, arts, and crafts, including sweet-grass basket making.