SnackWithSash: Blending Culture, Creativity, and Culinary Influence
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By: DuBose
Sasha DuBose invites food enthusiasts and cultural scholars to explore the intersection of food, culture, and identity. Drawing from their academic background in Food Studies at NYU and a deep passion for African American food traditions, Sasha delves into the role of food as a political and cultural force. Through personal stories, culinary reflections, and practical advice, they offer a thoughtful exploration of how food shapes societies, sparking important conversations around culture and community.
Episode 1: Personal and Cultural Reflections in Cooking
Sasha DuBose shares their journey from a childhood fascination with food to becoming the founder of Snack With Sash and a graduate of NYU’s Food Studies program. They reflect on how food became central to their life, from cooking for family to learning about the deep cultural significance of dishes like jerk collard greens. Sasha discusses how their academic path shifted from food science to food studies, sparked by the desire to explore food as a cultural force. This episode offers valuable insights into Sasha's cultural heritage and education shape their culinary identity while showcasing reflections on using food to honor their African American roots.
Episode 2: Innovation in Restaurant Technology
Sasha highlights their focus on African American foodways, delving into how food intersects with culture, history, and politics. They discuss the importance of honoring cultural legacies in the kitchen, whether creating traditional dishes or exploring fusion cooking. Through personal anecdotes and hands-on cooking demonstrations, Sasha emphasizes the responsibility chefs and food lovers have to understand the origins of their ingredients, encouraging thoughtful cultural appreciation.
Episode 3: Sharing Stories Through Food
Sasha explores the journey of starting their food blog and Instagram, inspired by community encouragement and their academic background in food studies. Sasha discusses how their mission is deeply rooted in making food knowledge accessible, with a focus on the cultural and ancestral connections of food, particularly in African and African American culinary traditions. Reflecting on the rich heritage of African cuisine, Sasha highlights how food serves as a bridge to history and identity. They share advice for aspiring bloggers, encouraging authenticity, bravery, and joy in sharing stories through food. By blending personal passion with education, Sasha emphasizes how food can foster healing, connection, and empowerment across diverse communities.
Real stories behind the line
Konstantin explores the challenges restaurants face with new technology adoption, highlighting how Tabmeal simplifies the process by handling menu transfers for operators. He discusses common barriers like time constraints and steep learning curves and how Tabmeal’s easy-to-use platform helps streamline operations. Konstantin shares insights on how the platform optimizes communication around menu updates and inventory management, reducing the workload for restaurant staff. He also predicts future digital trends in areas like guest loyalty programs, inventory management, and staff scheduling. This episode focuses on helping restaurants adopt technology with minimal disruption.