Afros and Knives

In The Mean Time-Let's Catch Up! Jun 30, 2026 00:19:20 Host and creator of the Afros and Knives podcast, Tiffani Rozier, shares the status and plans for herself and the podcast.

Toasting to Legacy: Victoria Butler and the Art of Tennessee Whiskey Dec 21, 2023 00:23:37 A Conversation with Victoria ButlerIn the season finale of the Afros and Knives podcast, host Tiffany Rozier sits down for an insightful chat with Victoria Butler, the Master Blender at Uncle Nearest Premium Whiskey. The conversation explores Victoria's extraordinary path, moving from the Department of Justice to spearheading whiskey production at one of Tennessee's top-notch distilleries. It bea

Jamila Norman's Quest for Equity and Sustainability in the Urban Food System Dec 21, 2023 00:35:15 Join us on a profound journey with Jamila Norman, an urban farming pioneer and television host, in this inspiring episode of our podcast. Jamila's story is one of resilience, hope, and the transformative power of urban agriculture in the heart of Atlanta's food deserts. As an environmental engineer turned urban agriculture advocate, she has founded Patchwork City Farms, where she not only grows ve

Building a Legacy in the Tequila Landscape: A Conversation with Nayana Ferguson Dec 6, 2021 00:41:52 Nayana Ferguson and host Tiffani Rozier shine a spotlight on Nayana's journey as the co-owner of Anteel Tequila They discuss her motivation to start the brand, the challenges she faced – including dealing with the Mexican government and the challenge of breaking into the predominantly male and white industry, and her passion for fostering an inclusive and respectful company culture.

Ep 48: Christilisa Gilmore Jul 12, 2021 00:41:26 All of Christilisa’s jobs and skills lead her to help people craft the best dang cookbook with the best stories and recipes anyone can write.The Cookbook of You Project is available for presale. It officially starts on May 15th, 2021. This project guides people through 12 themes and teaches them to write a cookbook in a year. More details can be found at project.christilisa.co

Ep 47: Jinji Fraser Jul 2, 2021 01:13:24 Jinji is a Baltimore, Maryland native, and alumni of Indiana University. She spent her earliest professional years working in the Non-profit sector and Retail before working as a nutrition counselor in 2012. Shortly thereafter, Jinji studied the craft of chocolate making, opening Pure Chocolate by Jinji with her father; tapping into a decades old ancestral calling she continues to explore today t

Ep 46: Porshae' Gray-Peel Jul 1, 2021 01:27:58 Porshae' was a peculiar child, who stayed up late to read in the dark after her bedtime, preferred being in her grandmother's New Jersey kitchen, and remembers the Food Network Premier (November 23, 1993). Her father confirmed that she came running through the house, saying a channel only showed food, which he did not believe. A few days later, he walked past her room and confirmed this was a real

Ep 45: Chayil Hyland + Hasanah Sabree Jul 1, 2021 01:07:22 This episode is a chat with recent Food and Finance High School Alums and Co-Creative Directors of Pass the Spatula Magazine Volume 1--Chayil Hyland and Hasanah Sabree.

Ep 44: Brittany Towers Jul 1, 2021 01:39:47 Brittany Towers (@theblackfoodscientist) has her BS & MS degree in Food Science from The Ohio State University, Certified Culinary Science degree from the Research Chef Association and has been in the food industry for 8 years and has worked on over 30 food & beverage products you see on the store shelves today including brands like Gatorade, Tropicana & Propel.

Ep 43: Yahshimabet Sellassie Jul 1, 2021 01:12:57 Yahshimabet Sellassie, Founder & CEO of Yahshi Bakes, developed her culinary interest at the tender age of four. Born in Oakland as a vegetarian to entrepreneur parents in fine arts, design, bodywork, radio journalism, and the restaurant business, she naturally blossomed into her creative energy field. From an early age, she gravitated towards the arts, later developing a passion for cooking a

Setting the Table with Amber Mayfield Jun 18, 2021 01:27:02 Founder of bespoke event brand To Be Hosted and independent lifestyle magazine While Entertaining, Amber Mayfield. Amber is a consummate tastemaker and is shaping how Black folks celebrate and entertain now and in the future. To Be Hosted has produced events and experiences for brands like Equinox, Facebook, Nestle, Netflix, Bumble, Tinder, Patron Tequila, Bulleit Bourbon, Bain & Company, and

Ancestors and Alcohol with Bryana Sherman Jun 11, 2021 01:00:08 Brie Sherman is creative the voice behind the Ancestors and Alcohol brand. She is a herald of Black experiences. She reviews Black-owned spirit brands while sharing her genealogy journey and stories of Black Joy. She also slangs brownies and simple syrups @briesartisangoods as well. I love to bring Black people together through our stories and alcohol and show how resilient we've been through the

Making History Through Rum with Joy Spence Jun 4, 2021 00:52:58 According to Joy, the main element that sets Jamaican rum apart is that when you drink it you can feel the spirit of the country; and Joy herself oozes that spirit too. Not only is Joy a world-class blender, but she also dedicates a lot of her time to helping other young women discover their passions and follow their dreams.

Preserving Food Culture, With Authenticity with Kiano Moju May 29, 2021 01:14:02 We are at risk of losing so much rich culinary heritage if we don’t start documenting it properly, so Kiano Moju, our guest on today’s show, is on a mission to do just that. Through her company, Jikoni, Kiano and her team have created a space for people to become active participants in the telling of their food-related stories.

Delving into High on the Hog with Dr. Jessica B. Harris May 25, 2021 00:31:08 What happens when a culinary historian, a professor, an author, and a journalist unite to explore the transformative power of African American cuisine? We were fortunate enough to find out during our incredible conversation with Dr. Jessica B. Harris, whose groundbreaking book High on the Hog has now been adapted into a Netflix limited series. Join us as we delve into Dr. Harris' journey to becomi

Call Me Chef, with Rhonda McCullar May 21, 2021 01:01:51 In her first-ever interview, Rhonda candidly shares her vulnerabilities, the challenging experiences that have led her to where she is today, and her plans going forward. Rhonda started out her working life as a biology teacher and she has transferred many of her learnings from the science field into the culinary one. This seemingly unlikely combination has been fundamental to Rhonda’s success, as

Bonus Episode: Dr. Gail Myer May 19, 2021 01:15:11 In this bonus episode of the Afros and Knives podcast, host Tiffani Rozier chats with cultural anthropologist and documentarian Dr. Gail Myers. They discuss the work Dr. Myers has done with her organization, Farm to Grow, as well as her documentary film Rhythms of the Land. This film project will spotlight an array of farmers, rice growers, hog ranchers, dairy ranchers, barefoot farmers, shar

Sharing African American History Through Hospitality with Kristin Kitchen, Sojourn Heritage Accommodations May 14, 2021 00:55:26 The first property Kristin acquired is now the Six Acres Bed & Breakfast, a house in the Underground Railroad Network, which she converted into very successful hospitality business in Cincinnati, Ohio. This was the first in kristin’s brand of boutique hotels that blend the intimacy of a bed and breakfast with the amenities of a first-class hotel. Our conversation begins with the story of how K

Producing an Olive Oil Legacy with Skyler Mapes Mar 26, 2021 01:22:39 Olive oil goes beyond the brand you find on the shelf. It’s about where it comes from, what it tastes like, and the passion that’s gone into producing it. Very few people have actually tasted ‘the good stuff, and it’s only once you’ve tried it that you can truly understand what olive oil can offer. Today, we sit down with Skyler Mapes, an American architect who reinvented herself halfway across th

a conversation with Hillel Echo-Hawk Mar 20, 2021 00:55:42 Hillel Echo-Hawk is a chef and educator, who is dedicated to creating more awareness about indigenous American food traditions, with a specific focus on those of the Pawnee Nation. She runs Birch Basket, a catering company based in Seattle, creating delicious food using healthy, sustainable, beautiful ingredients, indigenous to North America.

a conversation with Vanessa Parish Mar 12, 2021 01:10:41 In this conversation, we get to hear from Vanessa about her journey as someone at the intersection of Black and indigenous identity, what this has meant for her career in the culinary world, the good and bad experiences she has had, and the lessons she has carried forward with her. Despite having faced hurdles and adversity that many others have not, Vanessa's strength and positivity shine through

a conversation with Charity Blanchett Mar 7, 2021 01:12:19 Charity shares what it was like growing up as a Black Indigenous Inuit Yupik woman in a small Alaskan town. She talks about how her parents instilled in her their pride in their respective cultures and how this unwavering self-worth helped her in the face of racism. Despite having been secure in who she was, Charity did not see women who looked like her represented in popular media. This lack of r

a conversation with Christopher Stewart Dec 12, 2020 01:10:08 this week’s conversation is with Eating Fabulously’s Christopher Stewart. Chris is a classically trained chef, influencer, and tastemaker. She is the founder of the Mise Group, a chef and restaurant management group, specializing in helping small culinary brands and businesses get everything in its proper place. Be sure to subscribe to the Eating Fabulously blog and check out what Chris is doing w

a conversation with Leigh-Ann Martin Dec 12, 2020 01:09:32 In this episode, I speak with Leigh Ann Martin, a chef, and food blogger based in New York. Her recipes blend her Trinidadian heritage and city life and provide the tools to create delicious meals artfully designed and portioned to suit solo dining.

a conversation with Fawn Weaver Dec 12, 2020 01:01:17 I chat with an investor, serial entrepreneur, and the founder and CEO of award-winning premium whiskey brand, Uncle Nearest Fawn Weaver. If you are unfamiliar with the Uncle Nearest brand and story, I encourage you to spend a little time visiting the Uncle Nearest website...and order a bottle when you’re done. If you’re sitting on a bottle of this beautiful whiskey I encourage you to pause this ep

a conversation with Shelley Worrell Nov 14, 2020 01:09:07 This week’s conversation is with Brooklyn native and the Founder + Chief Curator of caribBEING Shelley V Worrell. Caribbeing is a thriving cultural venture illuminating the Caribbean experience and communities in Greater New York City and around the world. They work at the intersection of Culture x Community x Commerce.

a conversation with Sukari Bowman Oct 31, 2020 02:06:48 This week’s episode is a conversation with the host of the Color of Wine podcast and co-founder of the Love and Vines brand. Sukari Bowman. Sukari’s mission is to make wine more approachable. Due to my lack of editing skills in GarageBand, this conversation is a longer one, but it was so much fun! Sukari is knowledgeable and approachable, and absolutely delightful.

a conversation with Eden Hagos Oct 14, 2020 00:56:58 This episode is a conversation with the founder of Black Foodie, Eden Hagos. Black Foodie is a community that explores food through a Black Lens. They spotlight the best of African, Caribbean, and Southern Cuisine. If you love discovering new food stories, cultures, traditions, and flavors. Then Black Foodie has you covered.

a conversation with Danielle Anderson Oct 13, 2020 00:44:29 A conversation with the founder of Black Girls in the Vineyard, Danielle Anderson, you may know her as Danielle the Wine Diva on Instagram.

a conversation with Nina Williams Mbengue Sep 30, 2020 00:52:58 This week's conversation is with Nina Williams-Mbengue, the niece of culinary legend Chef Edna Lewis. We talk about her relationship with her Aunt Edna, the legacy Chef Lewis left behind for us...and how her Aunt would feel about the current social and political climate that is effecting Black women in food spaces.

a conversation with Auzerais Bellamy Sep 16, 2020 00:59:57 This next conversation is with Auzerais Bellamy, owner of Blondery. Auzerais served as pastry sous-chef at Bouchon Bakery, executive pastry chef at Pies -N- Thighs and Alain Ducasse’s Benoit Bistro before founding Blondery. She has staged at Per Se, French Laundry, and Daniel.

a conversation with Ashleigh Pearson Sep 16, 2020 01:05:58 This week's doubleheader starts with a conversation with chocolatier and founder of D.C. based Petite Soeur, Ashleigh Pearson.

a conversation with Zoe Adjonyoh Sep 4, 2020 01:03:57 This week’s episode is a conversation with the energetic and indefatigable Zoe Ad-Jon-Yah. This episode is in two parts. Part one is available anywhere you podcast, part two will be available to Patreon members only through the weekend, and available to everyone on Monday.

a conversation with Osayi Endolyn Aug 28, 2020 01:10:08 The season’s first conversation is with the brilliant and generous Osayi Endolyn. She is a writer, more than that she is the shaper of worlds and a consummate storyteller. Reading her work is transformative and nourishing, and in a world gone mad, it is nice to have her words in orbit.

Afros and Knives Live! with Klancy Miller Aug 27, 2020 00:37:18 For the Culture is a biannual printed food magazine that celebrates Black women in food and wine. The stories in For the Culture are about Black women throughout the diaspora, written by Black women and photographed and illustrated by Black women. It is the first magazine of its kind.

a conversation with Therese Nelson Aug 27, 2020 01:49:35 This week’s conversation is with chef, writer, and black food historian Therese Nelson. This is that unapologetically Black episode… we celebrate the diaspora, the roots of American cuisine, and the future of black foodways.

a conversation with Brittany Hutson Aug 27, 2020 01:01:58 This week’s conversation is with storyteller, writer and creator of the blog Fed and Bougie. Brittany Hutson. We deep dive into black food, food media, and food revolutions.

a conversation with Nicole Kearney Aug 27, 2020 00:51:36 This week’s conversation is with wine luminary, visionary, and leader Nicole Kearney of vegan wine brand Sip and Share Wines. We talk about beginnings, building a legacy and the wisdom of quitting what no longer serves you.

a conversation with Chef Q. Ibra Aug 27, 2020 01:14:13 This week’s conversation is with Chicago based Chef Q, Founder of the underground dinner experience Ghetto Sesame Street. We talk about beginnings, falling in love with culinary arts, and how food informs family.

a conversation with Angela Burke + Chef Evelyn Shelton Aug 27, 2020 00:50:16 It is incredible what can happen when Black women work and create together. In this episode we look at the impact the relationship between these two amazing women, Angela Burke and Chef Evelyn, has had on their beloved community

a conversation with Marcia McColl Aug 27, 2020 00:56:35 I chat with Marcia McColl, we talk about her top picks, upcoming events, and the future of Bubbles and Bourbon.

a conversation with Chef Catina Smith Aug 27, 2020 00:59:30 This week’s conversation is with culinary leader, influencer, and founder of Just Call Me Chef, Chef Cat we explore her cooking history, talk about the community and movement she has created, and examine what the future could look like for young, talent, Black chefs.

a conversation with Nina Broadie Aug 27, 2020 00:56:33 This week we introduce the Fresh Voices series…these are conversations with women who are in the early stages of their life in food, wine, or hospitality.I wanted hear about their experiences, get their perspectives, and increase their visibilityToday’s fresh voice is recent culinary school graduate Nina Broadie…let’s dive in…

a conversation with Desiree Brown Aug 27, 2020 01:02:28 Desiree created Wino Noire to chronicle her experience as a budding wine professional and to share no-nonsense wine tips to help people (especially millennials of color) enjoy wine without the snobbery.

a conversation with Elle Simone Scott Aug 27, 2020 01:05:05 A conversation around culinary journeys, career transitions, representation in media, and the value of rest.

a conversation with Kalisa Marie Martin Aug 7, 2020 00:55:11 My conversation is with chef, travel guru, and fellow South Jersey girl Kaleesa Marie Martin. Kaleesa has roots in both the US and Jamaica, is a classically trained chef with degrees in food science and culinary arts, and has built an extensive career in food media. She left her role as Brand Director for renowned digital food publication, Tasting Table to the launch popular lifestyle travel compa

a conversation with Chef India Johnson Aug 1, 2020 01:00:45 Chef India grew up inspired by all cuisines, as a professional chef her food cooking style is based on fresh, local, and classic ingredients with cultural and exotic twists. Her food is an artistic interpretation of many cuisines she enjoys and her craft is ever-evolving.She is currently working on the launch of her product line Sauce Queen Sauce Queen was created for anyone who appreciates a pant

a conversation with Deborah Anthony Jul 20, 2020 00:46:40 Joining the conversation this week is kitchen manager/head chef of the St. James School in Philadelphia, Deborah Anthony. I met Deborah when I worked for the Vetri Community Partnership, I led the kitchen at Girard College in the summer for the Vetri collaboration with the ESF Dream Camp Foundation. Debra was the heart and soul of the kitchen, and one of the most talented chefs I know.Most of our

a conversation with Chel Loyd Jul 4, 2020 00:42:05 Joining the conversation this week is co-founder and CPO of Dope Coffee, Chel Loyd. She is the creative force behind Dope Coffee's incredible product offerings

a conversation with Myisha (Maya) Mastersson Jun 27, 2020 01:06:15 In this episode we talk about rediscovering our roots, finding healing in returning home, and the inspiration behind Chef Maya's new project Black Roux Farms.

a conversation with Korsha Wilson Jun 20, 2020 01:07:24 In this episode I am chatting with brilliant food writer and host of the A Hungry Society on Heritage Radio, Korsha Wilson.

a conversation with Nyanyika Banda Mar 21, 2020 00:47:40 I had a refreshing and timely chat with chef @marthasdaughter Nyanyika Banda about her journey, closing her restaurant, and her new work Mid.dle Passage @mid.dlepassage, and the gift of being open and flexible....because life isn't linear.

Rahanna Bisseret Martinez Mar 18, 2020 00:36:41 This week's conversation was both aspirational and reenergizing. Talking with Rahanna reminded me that what we do is invaluable and worth fighting for. I hope as we watch the ever-changing present we can find hope in knowing that the future of the culinary industry is in the very talented and capable hands of young people like Chef Martinez.

a conversation with Black Food Folks Mar 6, 2020 01:02:32 Black Food Folks is a fellowship of black professionals working in food and beverage, food media, and events. The group was co-founded by Brooklyn-based photographer, Clay Willams and Director of Culinary Community Initiatives for the James Beard Foundation, Colleen Vincent. We discuss the necessity of sharing our own food stories, the current challenges facing the community of black food professi

a conversation with Grace Ouma-Cabezas Feb 27, 2020 01:06:41 "Grace is just your typical Kenyan-Jersey girl—with a love of $2 pizza slices and East African curry that runs equally deep. Growing up in a diverse community in New Jersey, Grace developed an appreciation for the cultural connections in food while going shopping with her mom to recreate dishes from home (which often included an Indian grocer, Korean market, Latin produce stand, and Halal butcher,

Welcome to the podcast Jun 13, 2019 00:20:30 An introduction to the host and creator of the Afros and Knives podcast, Chef Tiffani Rozier. Hear about the inspiration and future plans.

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