10 delicious Black-owned eats to add to your kitchen
From tea to waffles, and everything in between.
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Historically in Black culture, food has been used as a way to pass down generational stories, family history, and of course, recipes. I recall watching my grandmother in the kitchen many times over the years—whenever she cooked, she’d share a story about her grandparents who were former slaves, and with every story came a recipe.
I love that there are Black chefs who, like my grandmother, want to share their family recipes with the world. Here are 10 delicious and unforgettable Black-owned eats that will make you, your family, and your kitchen happy.
1. The perfect chocolate chip cookies
Because every kitchen needs cookies.
Baking cookies from scratch is a gift and science. But don’t worry, Chef Mashama Bailey of The Grey—a Savannah, Georgia-based eatery—has mastered this craft so you don’t have to. These cookies are the perfect balance of sweet and salty, plus they’re available for delivery via Goldbelly. (The cookies have a waitlist, so if you’re short on patience, try these buttermilk biscuits instead.)
This iconic Black-owned restaurant ships some of its famous treats nationwide.
2. Wine made with love
A wine made with love by Black winemaker Phil Long.
Phil Long began his Longevity Wines as a way to celebrate the love that he has for his wife. As one of the few Black winemakers in the industry, Long has created everything from clean, delicate Muscat to bold Cabernet Sauvignon with notes of black cherry, cassis, and plum.
This full-bodied red is produced by one of the few Black winemakers in the industry.
3. Nashville-style hot chicken
Feed your crispy chicken craving without having to leave your house.
Praised by everyone from celebrity chefs to the Shark Tank panel, Big Shakes Hot Chicken was born in Franklin, Tennessee—but now it can be enjoyed by folks across the country, thanks to Goldbelly delivery.
The 50-pack of hot wings will arrive to your door frozen, and it just requires a quick bake in the oven before you're crunching on some seriously flavorful chicken. Before ordering, you can decide how hot you like your wings, whether you want to include blue cheese or ranch, and whether you'd like to include any add-ons (like Big Shakes cornbread mix).
You don't have to travel to Nashville to indulge in authentic hot chicken.
4. A city tasting box
Bring the flavors of Memphis, Tennessee to your kitchen.
Even if you can't travel there in person, you can always get a taste of another place through its food, like this curated package from City Tasting Box. This particular box is packed with local culinary must-haves from Memphis, Tennessee, such as Rendezvous's BBQ seasoning, My Cup of Tea's teabags, and Makeda’s Cookies.
Most of these delicious treats highlight a Black cook, chef, or eatery as well, so your purchase will support multiple businesses.
Immerse yourself in the flavors of Memphis with this curated package.
5. Ready-to-eat beans
These beans mean business, with flavors like Cuban Black Beans and Trini Chickpea Curry.
It’s ok if you can’t cook beans like your grandmother—A Dozen Cousins makes tasty pre-seasoned, ready-to-eat beans to make mealtime a bit easier. With flavors like Cuban Black Beans and Trini Chickpea Curry, these legumes are the perfect side dish.
This variety pack is brimming with flavor and includes something for everyone.
6. Chef-made spice blends
The perfect spice blends to expand your recipes.
Sure, you'll need the standard black pepper and salt to season your food, but have you ever wondered what’s in the spice rack of Louisiana chefs? Or perhaps you want to know how Texans season their meats? Chef Ryan Rondeno has taken the guesswork out of a plethora of flavorful spice blends to help you cook regional dishes at home.
This chef is sharing some of his favorite flavor combinations with these spice sets.
7. Unique teas
This Black-owned tea company offers creative flavors like Lavender Love and Bougie Hippy.
Step up your tea party game with flavors like Lavender Love and Bougie Hippy from What’s Your Tea. Pair these teas with equally tasty tea biscuits made from tea leaves, in flavors like Honey Butter and Berry Rich. What’s Your Tea has everything you need to turn your home into a trendy and tranquil mental getaway. \
Make tea time an event with this comprehensive kit.
8. Kid-approved wildflower honey
For a natural remedy to seasonal allergies, try eating local honey to build up resistance to local pollen.
Honey lovers, this one’s for you: Zach & Zoë Sweet Bee Farm’s honey is smooth, delectable, and totally raw. This company began when the founders discovered their child had allergies, so they tried feeding him local honey as a natural remedy.
Once they saw that their son was having fewer allergy attacks, they decided to invest in honey as a family. Soon after, they were making their own raw honey and the rest is sweet, golden history.
This popular natural honey brand can help fend off seasonal allergies—and it's delicious.
9. World-famous carrot cake
No one does carrot cake like Floyd's.
You haven't tasted carrot cake until you've had it from Brooklyn-based Llyod's. At least, that's according to praises sung by the folks from Food Network, The New York Times, Serious Eats, and more. This bakery goes through 7,000 carrots a day to deliver this beloved delicacy with decadent cream cheese frosting across New York and around the country.
This critically acclaimed carrot cake can ship right to your door.
10. Brazilian bon bons
Get a sweet taste of Brazil with these bite-sized confections.
These sweet Brazillian confections will instantly melt in your mouth. Crunchy Strawberry and Salted Caramel varieties are just a few of the memorable flavors offered by Sweet Kiss Brigadeiro. And there’s no need to pick a favorite flavor—curate your own 4-, 8-, 15-, or 30-piece box.
These adorable confections taste as good as they look.
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