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Sallie Ann Robinson

    Sallie Ann Robinson is an accomplished chef and the celebrated author of two cookbooks. Her culinary expertise has been instrumental in preserving and sharing the distinctive dishes of her native island. Robinson has become an authentic and highly sought-after representative of Gullah culture through her work as a nationwide speaker and a tour guide for trips to Daufuskie Island. Her writings offer readers a unique window into the rich culinary heritage and traditions of her home.

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    Sallie Ann Robinson's Kitchen: Food and Family Lore from the Lowcountry
    • In her third cookbook, Sallie Ann Robinson brings readers to the dinner table in South Carolina’s Lowcountry. Born and raised on the small, remote island of Daufuskie, Robinson shares the food and foodways from her Gullah upbringing. The Gullah of Daufuskie and the surrounding Sea Islands―descendants of enslaved West Africans and mostly isolated from the mainland―depended on hunting, fishing, and gardening. Robinson’s recipes are passed down through generations living off the land, and her lively stories capture “the island ways of doin.” She enriches regional staples with her own flair in recipes like Belly-Fillin Carolina Country Boil, Island Pineapple and Coconut Chicken, Gullah Chicken Gumbo, ’Fuskie Shrimp and Blue Crab Burger, and Sautéed Cabbage with Sweet Onion. As memories of this traditional way of life fade, Sallie Ann Robinson’s Kitchen helps preserve the food, culture, and community of Daufuskie and the Sea Islands.

      Sallie Ann Robinson's Kitchen: Food and Family Lore from the Lowcountry