Preserving Culinary Traditions Together

Join us in celebrating ancestral foodways through workshops and storytelling that reconnect you to your culinary roots.

Through hands-on workshops, intergenerational storytelling, and immersive culinary experiences, we honor the foodways passed down through generations. Whether it’s the scent of your grandmother’s cornbread, the rhythm of kneading dough, or the wisdom tucked into a family recipe, we help you reconnect with your roots and share them with others.

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Our Mission

Celebrating Ancestral Food Traditions

We honor the flavors, techniques, and stories that shaped generations before us. Our mission is to revive regional cuisines and reawaken forgotten cooking methods—those slow, soulful practices that once defined family gatherings, seasonal rhythms, and cultural pride.
Through immersive workshops, oral histories, and hands-on culinary experiences, we empower individuals to rediscover their roots and reclaim the wisdom embedded in ancestral foodways. From cast-iron cornbread to coastal stews, from fermentation to fire-roasting, we celebrate the artistry and resilience of traditional cooking.

Food is more than sustenance—it’s identity, memory, and connection.
Together, we’re weaving these threads into a living tapestry of community, culture, and care.

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Explore Foodways

Our Commitment to Culinary Heritage

We are devoted to safeguarding the flavors, techniques, and cultural wisdom that define our shared food traditions. Our commitment goes beyond preservation—it’s about active participation, joyful learning, and intergenerational connection.

Through engaging workshops, immersive storytelling, and hands-on culinary experiences, we bring ancestral foodways to life. We honor the cooks, farmers, foragers, and families whose knowledge has nourished communities for centuries—and we create space for their voices to be heard, remembered, and celebrated.

Whether it’s reviving a nearly forgotten recipe, exploring regional ingredients, or gathering around the table to share stories, we believe that food is a powerful vessel for identity, healing, and belonging.
This is our promise: to nurture a living legacy of culinary heritage that feeds both body and spirit—and to ensure that these traditions continue to thrive in the hands of future generations.

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Workshops

Participate in hands-on workshops that teach traditional cooking techniques and regional recipes, fostering a deeper appreciation for culinary heritage.

Mouthwatering BBQ sausages served on a metal tray, Austin, Texas.

Storytelling

Experience captivating digital storytelling that shares the narratives of food traditions and the people behind them, bringing history to life.

Mouthwatering pecan pie with a slice served on a white plate. Perfect for desserts or southern cuisine enthusiasts.

Culinary Events

Join us for community events that highlight seasonal ingredients and celebrate local cuisine, strengthening connections through shared meals and experiences.

Mouth-watering cooked crawfish platter perfect for seafood lovers. Ideal for culinary presentations.

Resource Hub

Access a treasure trove of knowledge, including recipes, cooking tips, and historical context, to empower your culinary journey at home.

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Collaborative Projects

Engage in collaborative projects with local farmers and artisans that promote sustainable food practices while preserving regional flavors and traditions.

Tasty BBQ chicken wings served with green lettuce and dipping sauces on a wooden table.

Community Engagement

Get involved with various initiatives aimed at increasing awareness of food heritage and its significance within our local and regional identity.

Why Choose Us

Transform Your Palate

Discover the benefits of engaging with our initiative, from hands-on learning to enriching community stories centered around food.

Hands-On Learning

Experience immersive workshops that teach forgotten cooking techniques and bring ancestral recipes to life.

Cultural Connection

Reconnect with your culinary heritage and strengthen your identity through the stories that food tells.

Community Engagement

Join a vibrant community devoted to foodways, where sharing knowledge fosters collaboration and friendships.

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What They Say

Heartfelt Experiences Shared

The workshops are not just educational; they feel like home, connecting me to my roots in such a special way.

Emily Johnson

I’ve learned so much about my heritage through food, and it has made me appreciate my family’s history like never before.

Sarah Williams

Hearth& Heritage Foodways has transformed my understanding of food as a cultural anchor in my life.

James Smith
Meet Us

Our Passionate Team

“Together, we blend culinary expertise, cultural stewardship, and community storytelling to revive ancestral foodways and inspire the next generation of heritage cooks.”

Natalie Wright-Moore Clark: Chef de Cuisine, Culinary Historian & Cultural Steward

Natalie Wright-Moore Clark

Chef de Cuisine, Culinary Historian & Cultural Steward

Shawn Steven Clark, Founder/CEO

Shawn Steven Clark

Founder/CEO

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