J. Barrett Gooding
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J. Barrett Gooding
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Originally from Washington DC, I'm a seasoned storyteller, documentary filmmaker, librarian and educator. As a food-ways interpreter, I have a passion for connecting cultures through the narrative of cooking. thymetravelers.com
Join Charleston, SC food historian Julian Gooding and step into the world of quick pickling. Discover the culinary legacy of the Huguenots in The Pickled Huguenot. Learn the art of pickling vegetables, time-saving techniques that preserve flavor and freshness. To register: ccprc.com/Calendar.asp...
September 2, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I'll be posting weekly videos on untold, lost, and forgotten U.S. histories—Indigenous, African/African American, immigrant, worker, LGBTQ+ voices. A response to efforts to erase/rewrite history. Follow, share, suggest topics. Sources included.
#TeachTheTruth #HistoryMatters #juliangooding
Bridget (Biddy) Mason | Stories of Courage | Episode 4
YouTube video by New Hampshire Department of Education
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August 17, 2025 at 4:11 PM
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If it weren’t for Black men, the U.S. Capitol would have never been completed—yet, those who stormed it on January 6th have been pardoned. DEI education is being stripped from schools. The irony is loud, and the message is clear. #BlackHistoryMatters #NeverForget

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Phillip Reid and the Statue of Freedom
YouTube video by Laptop and Coffee Shop Productions
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January 24, 2025 at 11:10 PM
"You write in order to change the world, knowing perfectly well that you probably can't, but also knowing that literature is indispensable to the world..."

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#JamesBaldwin #LiteratureMatters #Storytelling #ReadBannedBooks #BooksUniteUs #BlackVoices #ArtForChange #WritersLife #SpeakYourTruth
January 24, 2025 at 8:28 PM
The function of education is to teach one to think intensively and to think critically. Intelligence plus character - that is the goal of true education.

Never forget that everything Hitler did in Germany was legal.

Martin Luther the King Jr.

#MartinLutherKingJr #CriticalThinking #BlackHistory
January 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Last year I launched my new spice line with more blends to come. Visit my Etsy shop for my Comya Binya BBQ blends.

Coming soon my Thyme Travelers Sankofa Kitchen Blends.

thymetravelersshop.etsy.com
January 23, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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Some eye candy for today. Cultivated pink oysters. Just look at those legs!

#mushrooms #mushroomgrowing #organic #photography
January 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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UN cultural agency UNESCO recognises the fermented cassava meal that takes days to prepare as a living heritage object. www.aljazeera.com/features/202... #foodhistory #foodculture #attieke #IvoryCoast #CotedIvoire #IntangibleCulturalHeritage
Why has Ivory Coast’s national dish attieke become a global icon?
UN cultural agency UNESCO recognises the fermented cassava meal that takes days to prepare as a living heritage object.
www.aljazeera.com
January 23, 2025 at 1:56 AM
Reposted by J. Barrett Gooding
The gospel according to Saint Mariann
January 22, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Many of my food fines last year were French inspired. Visit Felix in Charleston, SC. From Petit Plats to hearty Plats, every bite is a taste of Parisian perfection. Try the lobster deviled eggs A must-visit for any foodie! #FelixCharleston #FrenchEats #FoodieTravel #CharlestonEats
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January 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Last year I had an amazing Mediterranean feast at KoPita Authentic Mediterranean in Knoxville, TN! incredible flavors and authenticity. This spot is a must-visit!.

#KoPitaKnoxville #Medite #FoodieFinds #AuthenticFlavors #TasteTheWorld #FoodieTravel #KnoxvilleEats #ChefAviZenatti
January 22, 2025 at 9:52 PM
I was reflecting on all the incredible restaurants my wife and I explored in 2024. I'm sharing my favorite food finds from last year as we gear up for 2025! Follow for delicious food history, recipes, and more. thymetravelers.com
#FoodHistory #TastyTravels #EatWell #BlueskyEats #CookingCommunity
January 22, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Had an amazing time at McCleod Plantation in SC for a fascinating presentation on food-ways! 🍽️✨ Celebrating Native American Heritage Month by honoring the rich history and traditions of indigenous communities. #NativeAmericanHeritageMonth #FoodWays #McCleodPlantation #SCHistory
November 20, 2024 at 3:57 AM
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Lovely word isn't it? Confelicity.
Good morning.

Word of the Day is as beautiful as it is underused. ‘Confelicity’ is finding joy in the happiness and success of others.
November 14, 2024 at 2:10 PM