soul food

Explore the Fascinating History of Soul Food - Mental Floss Soul food. You've undoubtedly heard the phrase, but what exactly does it mean? Oddly, it didn't originate as a culinary term. The expression—or at least a variation of it (soul's food)—was coined by William Shakespeare in his play The...

Soul food vs. Southern food, what's the difference? History, culture and appropriation - USA Today Fried chicken, biscuits and mac and cheese are all notable dishes that can be found in both Southern and soul food. But what's the difference between these two very similar cuisines? Some say...