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Debra Freeman

Richmond
As seen in: Style Weekly, Whetstone Radio Collective, Medium, Atlas Obscura, Epicurious, Modern Farmer, Garden & Gun, The Local Palate
Covers:  Black culinary history and foodways.
Award-winning writer/podcaster, Setting the Table. Words: @eater, @food52, @epicurious, @cntraveler, @gardenandgun, etc.

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Debra Freeman’s Biography

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Debra Freeman has written for outlets such as Plate Magazine, Garden and Gun, Epicurious, Pit Magazine, Gravy, Southern Grit Magazine, and Gastro Obscura, has had her work featured in Huffington Post and The New York Times, and has done cultural commentary for BBC Radio and other international outlets. Freeman writes about the intersection of race, culture, and food.

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On the Hunt for Heirloom Watermelon - Garden & Gun

On the Hunt for Heirloom Watermelon - Garden & Gun

My grandmother used to laugh and say that a little knowledge is a dangerous thing. She mainly used that quip …

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A Fruitful Journey | Southern Foodways Alliance

A Fruitful Journey | Southern Foodways Alliance

I asked the hardware store clerk if he had wolf urine in stock. "What did you just say?" he asked with a puzz…

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User account | Plate

User account | Plate

Black Chefs Grapple Over the Meaning and Evolution of Soul Food

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User account | Plate

User account | Plate

Chefs to Watch 2020: Dayana Joseph, APT 4B, Atlanta

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The Farmers and Gardeners Saving the South's Signature Green

The Farmers and Gardeners Saving the South's Signature Green

In the American South, many people have fond memories of a pot of collard greens simmering on the stove for h…

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The Story of Fish Peppers, a Legacy of the African American Garden

The Story of Fish Peppers, a Legacy of the African American Garden

Fish peppers, a staple of cooking near the Chesapeake Bay, nearly went extinct. Now they’re back, and every s…

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The World is Starving for Spiritual Nourishment

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By Debra Freeman
| Medium
Debra Gutschenritter Freeman · Follow 6 min read · -- “THOUGHTS TO THINK ABOUT”: Sharing my father’s writings (#6) Photo by Aarón Blanco Tejedor on Unsplash Foreword: My father wrote this essay more than a decade ago, in response to the world around him. It’s a message that bears repeating today.
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Taco Town - Style Weekly

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By Debra Freeman, Robey Martin Verified, Mary Scott Hardaway Verified
| Style Weekly Verified
You’d be hard-pressed to find someone who doesn’t love tacos, and there are so many great options throughout the Richmond area that it can feel overwhelming at times. It’s important to note that tacos are so much more than a protein in a corn or flour tortilla. Tacos are not monolithic; they can be vegetarian or contain fish and have countless toppings that help create those flavor-bursting pockets of deliciousness.
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Sustainability Science at the Paleontological Research Institution

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By Debra Freeman
| Tompkins Weekly Verified
By Sustainable Finger Lakes | on May 24, 2023 By Debra Freeman Whether you are a Finger Lakes native or visitor, if you want to better understand global climate change and see local signs of sustainability, start at the Paleontological Research Institution (PRI).
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Interview

What was your first job as a journalist?

Writing for Southern Grit Magazine-one article quickly turned into becoming the Managing Editor.

Have you ever used a typewriter?

I'm not that old.

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Twitter!
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