Beautifully written and a pretty spot on analysis of the legacy of Miss Sylvia. The importance of a critical and multidimensional examination of African Diaspora in the discussion of American foodways has never been as apparent to me as in these days following her passing. Some of the comments that attempt to boil down the Woods legacy show me clearly that the work Michael is doing and the work of black chefs across the country has never been more critical to the preservation of our heritage.













