Real Lowcountry Food!! 🦐 SHRIMP & GRITS - Gullah Geechee Food in Southern USA!

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ST. HELENA ISLAND, SOUTH CAROLINA - Today we’re visiting St. Helena in South Carolina, an island that’s preserved much of its Gullah Geechee and Lowcountry heritage, culture and food.
We have the honor of meeting up with Tony and Belinda Jones from Morning Glory Homestead - www.morninggloryhomestead.com/ to learn about Gullah Geechee history and cook a full farm to table southern USA, lowcountry meal. On the menu is one of the greatest dishes of all time, shrimp and okra, with local grits, rice, and fried whiting fish.
We picked our own okra from the farm, and cooked everything fresh Gullah Geechee style under the sweeping live oak trees.
Thank you again to Tony and Belinda Jones from Morning Glory Homestead - www.morninggloryhomestead.com/ for hosting me for this incredible Gullah Geechee food and cultural experience in South Carolina.
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[@nayshay130]

Hey mark! I’m from Charleston, South Carolina and I’ve been watching your videos for…YEARS. I was really shocked to see that you tried food from Charleston, literally minutes from where I live. Not only is South Carolina known for its food, but it’s culture as well. Thank you so much for making this video, as it hits really close to home!

[@gloriaborges8520]

L

[@sandrabright-sanderlin4690]

Same. I'm from Walterboro and I too am proud to be Gullah

[@jemirahgreene589]

SAME CHARLESTON UP IN HEA 😅

[@jacquelyndobson4623]

My boo born & raised there, such a gentleman

[@jaykay6411]

Georgetown

[@ruthanneperry1623]

Mark always does his homework about a native cuisine and treats the people preparing the food with respect What I like too is he doesn't pretend the facts of history doesn't exist or diminish the courage and efforts of the people to survive such a history

[@burningkarma]

We need more like Mark in this world.

[@chuckcheng89]

it is probably a team effort

[@treezus786]

Well stated I’m new here but I love his enthusiastic approach to food. I feel like we’re related 🙌🏾😆

[@ekleips]

@@burningkarmayes we have Sonny of Best Ever Food Review

[@walt3rwhit387]

@@ekleipsmany times sunny has been subtly racist

[@jonward6763]

Mark, you have the COURAGE to use your platform to highlight cuisine that don’t get the attention that they deserve. Gullah cuisine is one that has influenced every aspect of American life. Continued Blessings to you and your family, Sir! Excellent Post👍🏾

[@richiexp2]

They're an isolated community, highly doubt they're cuisine is influenced by every aspect of American life.

[@rigginhelga0222]

@@richiexp2your reading comprehension is sorely lacking. In your haste to negate this culture and it’s people, you’ve totally misconstrued the original post.

[@mrboatshoe]

​@@rigginhelga0222I was thinking the same😂😂

[@jonholland6067]

@@richiexp2 you probably wear a MAGA hat

[@silentsir2446]

@@jonholland6067 lets hope so 👌🏽

[@tiffanymcdougal4234]

Deep fried fish that’s cooked outside hits so different 🤤

[@JaeDee66]

Some people will never know that simple pleasure.

[@Nothing-zw3yd]

Almost everything that's cooked outside does. It's what we evolved with, and you can have great food cooked indoors, but it's almost never as good as outdoors. Chicken cooked over an open fire (not charcoal, but wood)? I'm going to fight everybody for the thighs.

[@favouredWoman777]

You sure right about 😋

[@bigvalley4987]

I love frying fish outside.

[@angelawilliams0428]

I am Gullah by ethnicity, and St Helena Island is right here in Beaufort County where I live. I wish I had known Mark and his family were right here! Everything he learned about this area and our culture are on point! Glad he got to try our cuisine!

[@nicolelewis6312]

Where is Gullah? And what part of Africa do they originate from?

[@veronicaalbin6934]

​@@nicolelewis6312you might want to actually watch and listen to the beginning of the video as it explains your comment

[@nicolelewis6312]

@@veronicaalbin6934 I did listen. Please time stamp or tell me the answer directly. Thanks.

[@ree9531]

​@@nicolelewis6312Southern USA. S. Carolina N. Carolina

[@ChiefHamza]

It’s a lot of Gullah/geechee people that migrated to Florida and Georgia as well. Look up the Seminole wars.

[@ChandoisGainesjr-fn9vr]

So proud of my Gullah ancestors! ✊🏿🌍

[@sparkman1314able]

Does that even count they’re still there and Gullah is just African American

[@seagoddess524]

@@sparkman1314able They not from Africa. We were already here.

[@JRTX93]

It’s all about the Galla

[@kingwoolen]

Exactly why everyone think we from freaking Africa

[@lionchild999]

Don't worry bro after people do they research you'll get a bunch more. LoL smdrds

[@robylove9190]

There's nothing like beautiful home cooking made with fresh ingredients just picked from the garden.

[@alebroker7587]

Amen

[@morninggloryhomestead7948]

We agree!! ❤

[@malcolmkamara7127]

WowAmazing!!! I'm from Sierra Leone and I paused the video inorder to take a look at the GULLAH NYEW TESTAMENT and to my suprise i can read and translate everything! We use the same Alphabet over here in Sierra Leone and here we call this language Creole😂😂. We are indeed one people!. They indeed hold on to their Africaness!! I'm so happy to have came across this video.

[@rachaelleighona928]

As a born and raised southern gal - you can’t get more southern than this! This is our Deep South goodness! I’m glad you liked it and presenting it! Also, the hot sauce is a must! No matter how good the dish is, you need hot sauce!

[@jataviencapers7178]

Sc is the gulla mecca

[@rigginhelga0222]

The Gullah & Geechie people have traced their heritage to Sierra Leone, West Africa. Years ago, a delegation went there and were received as long lost cousins. In fact, the language they speak is very similar to Krio (pronounced like creole) spoken in Sierra Leone 🇸🇱. Thank you so much, Mark, for highlighting this region, it’s history and it’s continuation to the American diaspora.

[@rigginhelga0222]

@@coffeenut6124 that’s cool, but there is more than one colonialist-drawn country in West Africa. That being said, the fort a lot of slaves were shipped from is right off the coast of Sierra Leone. Also, the capital is called Freetown for a reason. You should look into it; very interesting roundabout history.

[@rigginhelga0222]

@@christyshea4435 thanks for the link. I haven’t seen it in ages and this segment made me want to find it. Much appreciated!! I grew up for a while in Freetown.

[@christyshea4435]

@@rigginhelga0222 You're welcome! :)

[@kayd.1755]

Not just Sierra Leone other countries in west and east Africa also

[@Justafox305]

@@coffeenut6124did you have more congo & ANgola dna (usually it pulls up as Cameroon, Congo, west bantu, but when you click more details, it says ANgola, like the lady in the video mentions.

[@jenniferward5216]

Mark you're an exemplary husband and father you're rarely seen without your family.

[@chengyang9607]

@@Gason91 if he doesn’t want to put his family on youtube like that, so what. his wife understands this is his job and she is his camera person when need be. they are already living the life. what happens without the camera is what you dont see. stop judging

[@Zee-et4rd]

If they don't teach history in school we shall learn it right here. I'm grateful. This is amazing.

[@morninggloryhomestead7948]

We appreciated that Mark was so interested in our history and culture. He took our tour first, Mark and family visited and few other places to get extra shots of the island while we prepped for the meal segment. They came back to the farm to walk around and then the meal. His interest in the details was refreshing and we had no idea he would include so much information in the video. He did a great job editing and putting it all together.

[@carolynwhylie8605]

I love that Micah is getting a well rounded education about world cultures

[@shirleykahn2059]

We are too thanks to Mark.

[@Guafarina]

I am from Cuba, and at least the area where I’m from, we call okra quimbombo (kee-bom-bo). I’m pretty sure this comes from an African language. I grew up eating it all the time. It’s always interesting to see how diverse the diaspora is in the Americas and the traditions still alive. The cuisine and culture is always richer with these influences.

[@morninggloryhomestead7948]

Thank you for sharing! It’s so beautiful to hear more of our connections the African continent and the similarities of of food ways. We’ve seen that okra is one of those mallow vegetables that connect us in the way we prepare it in stews and soups. What are your favorite ways to eat okra?

[@Guafarina]

@@morninggloryhomestead7948 so cool that you replied to my comment. My favorite is indeed in a stew form. In Cuba we make the okra stew and add plantains and if available also add pork. You can just eat it as a stew, but I remember a lot of times we ate it also with rice. By the way, I live close, in Savannah. Maybe one day I should pay the farm a visit. Take care : )

[@mian9305]

The look she gave Mark when he bit into the whole fish!!!😂😂😂😂 She must not know how passionate our guy is!!! We rock with Mark!

[@ashleyjohnson2890]

Right 😂

[@ANDESI1]

Mark attacks all food in that manner, but we from the south know that he is more likely to get a bone (some bones) stuck in his throat doing it that way That's why we always have some type of bread when eating fresh fish. The bones are no joke. Mark makes you just want to dive in though.

[@lolaispure4296]

​@@ANDESI1Mark has such an extensive experience with food that i think he knew he could manage. But yeah great food in the South. Be blessed❤

[@betooo331]

Lmao it's cause it sounded like he was in the middle of an orgasm

[@The_torero]

I can't see this channel losing popularity any time soon because it's like two genres rolled into one - mukbang and travel vlog. People get to live vicariously through Mark.

[@troychristman5662]

As a native of Jacksonville, FL, I want to thank you for highlighting both Gullah and southern cuisine. It's a unique part of the country, and the world, and it deserves to have a light shone upon it. Also... pickled okra is heaven on earth!!

[@TamaraGarrettAlpha]

I can't stand okra. Lol. I've had it all kinds of ways. Just too slimy 😂

[@JaeDee66]

All I kept thinking bout was pickled okra the second I saw them cuttin the okra off.

[@JaeDee66]

@@TamaraGarrettAlphathen u haven’t had it all kinds of ways cause everyone knows baking it takes out the slime as well as many other ways.

[@troychristman5662]

@@JaeDee66 it's so good lol. pickled asparagus too.

[@JaeDee66]

@@troychristman5662 ooo I love that too lmao

[@WelcometoAshLand]

Its interesting seeing the evolution of African American cuisine. These days we makes our grits smooth. Thank you for sharing foundational Black American cuisine.

[@WelcometoAshLand]

​@@goldiegold5562 My understanding of the term is a descendent of Africans who were forced into slavery in the Americas, referencing 2:00. I don't know your experience or your understanding of the term but go off love, teach me something new.

[@marthaboswell9307]

Southern people, food and music represents many nations. Southern lifestyle is more than just a bowl of gumbo. It's survival. It comes from the very depth of ones soul.

[@CGMPassion]

Crying inside watching this. They cook just like my late grandparents. We're from north Florida 😭😇🙏🏾

[@MJ0781]

It’s amazing how Mark is able to distinguish all the different spices put into a dish….”You taste the Coriander seed, the allspice..hint of clove and nutmeg” he has tried so many dishes and spices across the world, he’s able to give you the recipe without seeing it 🙌

[@starwarsmcu-og6109]

Those are pickling spices. Same stuff in most parts of South used for pickling anything

[@JaeDee66]

@@starwarsmcu-og6109right just a quick glance at the jar will tell u that lmao.

[@alaysiadid9966]

Lol gassing it

[@GoddessBB]

Even more respect to you Mark for visiting the Geechee people. Btw, there is nothing better than fresh raw okra eaten right after harvesting it. I am obsessed with spicy pickled okra. Everything tastes better freshly picked.

[@PursuingHeaven]

Mark this really blessed me. Thank you for highlighting the elements of their faith, food, and culture. Enjoyed seeing Ying enjoy the food with you and your interactions Tony and Belinda was wondering and I love how Tony scolded you cleaning the shrimp, that man is passionate about what he does and it show in his the quality of his life work.

[@korbella]

18:14 her face when he bites into that fish 🤣🤣🤣🤣 how cute 💚

[@michaelmaps2004]

Lol she's proud that he enjoys it

[@Irowthe1x]

This was great. Nice to see Mark get off the beaten path when he travels to the USA - there is so much regional food diversity in the USA that is easy to overlook.

[@iprincemajestic2.0]

Thanks Mark, for highlighting an aspect of Foundational Black American culture. Much respect to you. The food channel never showcase FBA food or restaurants!!!

[@morninggloryhomestead7948]

Well said. Mark did a great job! We were surprised at the amount of time he was willing to spend with us and the details he was interested in. He put everything together beautifully! It was truly an honor to have that privilege to share our history and culture on his platform.

[@freevortex3380]

Thank you Tony for your service and blessings to you and your wife for being so calm and humble. Absolutely so proud of you both

[@bianchiveloce1]

Growing up in South Carolina, I know the Morning Glory flower very well. My grandmother used a sling blade to keep it in check as it grows fast and wild. Thanks for featuring the Low Country of South Carolina and the culture. I live in the Upstate area (Anderson) now, but my heart belongs to the Low Country.

[@imari2305]

Mark thank you for visiting my mom (RIP) home state. She was from Saint Matthews which is more inland in Calhoun County near Orangeburg. She always said we was Geechie as in Gullah Geechie. I've never been to St. Helena Island but would love to visit this beautiful place.

[@nathanredd9154]

Mark, I've been watching you for a long time now. I've enjoyed almost all of your shows, but this one hits me somehow, for some reason. I grew up in Houston, around people and food that just don't exist where I live now due to a lack of proper representation. My eyes welled up when you (we) were in the presence of Tony and Belinda. They are of people who were brought here for all of the wrong reasons. But through their perseverance and determination and all of those in their community, they have managed to help preserve a culture that would have been lost to time. They are of the same spirit that makes America such beautiful a wonderful place. Tony. Thank you for your service, sir. And my thanks to you both for hosting Mark & his family for this show.

[@user-rz5zw4th1r]

Beautiful - such a calm, peaceful homestead. Thank you Tony and Belinda

[@chichigale1210]

I love my ancestral roots! Don’t let anyone get away with talking about our culture .everybody love African American culture from food ,music dance,fashion and color. We have a rich culture.

[@normaacey3513]

It's beautiful to live in the countryside where it's quiet, less stress, healthy fresh food where you can grow fruits and vegetables and raise livestock. Tony and Belinda have beautiful place and house... as usual food is mouthwatering.

[@Metamophisis]

Mark is a foodologist! The way he describes the foods as he eats and his facial expression speaks volumes 😋🤤🙂

[@deenzmartin6695]

OH WOW

[@Elle3211]

Louisiana native here. Shrimp and okra is one of my favorite dishes to cook. I learned how to make that dish and many others watching my maternal grandmother cook...very grateful for the ancestors.

[@rangzenla]

Mark Wein’s video does a better job in teaching us about different cultures and traditions than the most history classes

[@TL8203]

The lady almost started laughing when Mark first took his bite into the fish 🤣

[@adrean3693]

😂😂

[@mscardioqueen]

Why though?

[@calikeisha365]

@@mscardioqueenbecause his reactions are over the top and hilarious!

[@TL8203]

@@mscardioqueen she probably was startled on Marks food reaction

[@debodebo314]

Do what you have to do for that youtube money 😂😂

[@hnyflvr]

Gullah cooking is EVERYTHING! so fresh and delicious 😍

[@HoodooSpice]

Thank you for highlighting the beautiful Black American cultures throughout the country!

[@CoCoFantastique]

No one gets a second plate if food is just...ok. the food looked so fresh and hearty. Amazing.

[@akabill79]

One of the best things about Mark's channel ( despite the food) is we don't have VPN commercials or Atheletic Greens Ads ...Thanks Mark for keeping it about the food ..( Not mentioning any names Mikey Chen )

[@ahamarwahli5856]

Mark for the people!!! Keep doing what you’re doing we appreciate you brother

[@VeVeJustMe]

😂😂😂Micah saying he loves Honey…lots of Honey! Excellent Episode on Such Delicious Home Cooked Traditional Foods!

[@PincheBecky0Effsgiven]

I would love to just sit down and eat just one meal with Mark. I don't care what it is, the way he enjoys the food just makes everything look delicious.

[@suckahfree4629]

Every time Mark takes a bite out of something and then closes his eyes, I know it’s good. I can almost taste it with him.

[@michellesimpson6734]

Hi Mark Lots of information about the Gullah culture. The food looks so delicious. Thank you for sharing.

[@rlshiflet]

I like how you bring out the best in people and treat them, I especially LOVE this place being more of a "mom & pop" property vs an established restaurant.

[@Abijah12411]

This just made me miss my grandmommie. I grew up eating southern foods along with traditional Oriental and American foods. I especially love grits and eggs with hot sauce. Keep making our pallets water with your videos Mark.

[@MyFullFiguredLife]

That all looks so good!!

[@krystalcapers]

One of the best videos not because I’m a native of the area, but because he did his research and showcased it well.

[@ShineForlyn777]

Beautiful to learn more about my own history, thank you Mark and Family! Peace and Blessings.

[@beeannanicholle]

Growing up in Ga I never knew much about the Gullah people, but I know they have such a rich culture. They remind me of the Garifuna people. Love seeing the Gullah Geechee from the low country being highlighted.

[@jataviencapers7178]

I’m from the lowcountry of sc I love ga

[@kcenzer4128]

St. Helena does it RIGHT for home cooking. I haven't had the privilege of travelling in that area but I know people who have....and they say it is the unbelievable cuisine available there....thanks for showing us!!!

[@mauriceslhs]

The lady is just blessed and so calm with her Gentle husband. Mark, thanks for featuring such an awesome family. PROUD TO BE OF A BLACK MUM.

[@Blessed2bhere34]

This is my lineage. Grandmother was from this area but raised in New Orleans. I can’t tell you how much I love okra!!! I like it raw, pickled, smothered, stewed, fried and any other way. Most ppl don’t like the slimy texture of it but I love it!!! When I was kid we used to call the seeds eye balls and would pick it out of gumbo best we could but now I love it!!!

[@morninggloryhomestead7948]

What a fantastic family food tradition!! Sounds like we have a lot in common!!❤

[@kuyagbchannel]

i love native cuisine so much, its a farm to table..so nice to see their lovely farm too..

[@cynthiasolomon6383]

I Love how Mark is always Respectful of different cultures and cuisine.Peace

[@skepticalbutopen4620]

This video was so well done. It really shows the important historical details about this area and it’s culture.

[@angieculberson8541]

Mark this was one of the best videos I've enjoyed from you. I love how you highlight all cultures and join them together on your platform. You are truly a blessing.

[@TheGaffla]

I agree

[@SharellJ]

This video made me so happy. It felt like Mark was sitting down with my southern family. Everything looked so good. I loved this…

[@bjclassic1950]

Loved the video, it motivated me to make shrimp and grits for supper and I used the okra in it, which I had never done before. So good! Next will be the salad they made for you. Thanks so much for the videos and some history thrown in!👍

[@nah6730]

Okra is so good for our brains!!!

[@kazibelalyethossain2714]

If I have chance to live in US, then I want to live in Carolina. Such beautiful region with beautiful peoples.

[@gratefulone4902]

The pickled okra looks n sounds so good. Thee healthiest snack ever. I personally feel like there's nthn wrong with the classic traditional dishes. But it's good to see us trying new dishes...

[@lelecheesy]

I remember getting a taste of the Gullah Geechee food in South Carolina at Claflin university. They would cook two types of fried fish, okra, tomatoes, and rice. I will never forget that. Miss that food.

[@morninggloryhomestead7948]

That’s a great memory. Orangeburg is my hometown, it’s considered by some to be the beginning of the Lowcountry. I have many ties to Claflin University and SC State as well. Do you live in South Carolina now?

[@yasminlinst]

Its amazing to see the respect that Mark has with the food and people that prepare...God bless u

[@garykelly2404]

Mark that food looked delicious. I tell you, hearing Micah in the background is great. Keep up the great work with your great family! God bless America! 🇺🇸

[@JackyHapy]

It’s amazing how our ancestors spread and literally cook the same

[@janayh2817]

Jacksonville FL native here 🫡 my son’s dad’s side of the family is Gullah-Geechee. I love learning about their heritage sooo much! I hope he will, too.

[@rosanijbroek7328]

This family lives soooo beautiful....charming, adorable, stunning, amazing an sooo unique!! Chapeau to them!!!

[@sharonterry9699]

I always enjoy your videos, but this was special! You truly highlighted a population in a America that gets little attention. Thank you !

[@keyonasmalls-hardy3763]

I am from Saint Helena, SC love to see my culture being noticed. Love you for this and your platform ❤❤❤

[@lifestylechanges1105]

That was a great meal. That Okra looked so fresh, it's a wonderful compliment to the dish. I understood and loved the culture. Thank you Mark ‼️

[@ljss123]

What a peaceful setting and your hosts seem kind and present. The food, as always, looks fantastic. I don’t even like okra yet now I want everything they’ve eaten.

[@kristinalopz1623]

I hate okra..... The slime...Ewww The morning glories wonderful.

[@humdumdiggdy]

Exactly this

[@curtisthomas2670]

If you don't cut them they're hardly slimy

[@kristinalopz1623]

@@curtisthomas2670 Bro.....I "m not eating that 💩. It is Slimmy!!!! Never could get that Down🥴🤮 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤧🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 You Go Boy.... "Ya heard me..... Love from. Philly💖 "

[@JacobandKelsey]

We are from South Carolina and we love to go to Edisto Island every year. The mill that they got those grits from is called marsh hen mill. They sell their grits and other products all over the state. If you are still in South Carolina, it’s worth a visit to go to edisto Island.

[@chrish.6934]

Mark, you're awesome! Thanks for letting these people speak on their heritage as well

[@morninggloryhomestead7948]

We were certainly honored that Mark contacting us to feature Gullah history and food traditions. Having the opportunity to showcase some of the history of St. Helena Island was a wonderful experience.

[@ravengameslife9071]

Mark you did a great job in presenting the food culture

[@morninggloryhomestead7948]

We think so too! He is very knowledgeable, amiable and considerate of others. We enjoyed the day spent with Mark and his family!

[@biggybanks]

Thanks Mark. I love okra but never eaten it raw. I will try it as soon as buy fresh okra. Your content is educative.

[@broshmosh]

Proper jealous of this one! This all looked incredible, top-level soul food. Gotta go to South Carolina someday...

[@patriciaclark-sims3816]

I have visited St. Helena Island and told my children and grandchildren about the Gullah history. Just fascinating!

[@HarumiAida]

Sup Mark. Been watching your videos since your son was a baby. Just wanted to say good interview ( Mr Tony and Miss Belinda ). Good and very interesting information about the Gullah Geechee history, traditions, rich heritage and of course ( FOOD ). Thanks Mark. Continue to do what you do. Keep up the good work. Take care. God bless.

[@morninggloryhomestead7948]

Thank you for your kind comment, we appreciate your feedback. ❤

[@phatrandall001]

Admire all of your work its always great to see that South Carolina goes unnoticed as I'm a South Carolina Native especially the Scotts BBQ episode as we have plentiful options as for amazing food , history , and attractions great job Mark displaying South Carolina

[@Yannahthefreakk]

Mark THANK YOU for sharing our culture!! I’ve been waiting for you to do a video about my Gullah Geechee culture!

[@JermaineMitchell95]

thanks for giving Gullah Geechee people a platform, Mark! you're awesome! 💪🏽

[@lolaispure4296]

I love Mark and Sunny soo much it's like they are my friends and brothers❤❤

[@dcbqb19]

Literally at this point in my life since watching the kids show, Gullah Gullah Island, I had NO CLUE it revolves around this culture🤯

[@JuicySpizzy]

My family is from North Carolina & Virginia. Even though it's still southern states, the history of them has major differences. I never heard of Gullah only Geechie from South Carolina. Beautiful to learn my history🥰 THANK YOU SO MUCH MARK! May you & your family stay Blessed through all your travels🙏🏾💕

[@CoCoFantastique]

Do you remember the children's show called Gullah Gullah island on Nick in the 90's? Im not sure your age range. It's interesting you have only heard Geechie and not Gullah. Learn something new every day .

[@Batmandabomb]

What cave have you been in

[@JuicySpizzy]

@CoCoFantastique Raising children in the 90's & working. Heard of the show but never watched. Like I said my family was from the South. Not I.

[@JuicySpizzy]

@Batmandabomb Cave really? So I guess you're the keeper of ALL knowledge huh? Sad when you have to insult someone because they learned something you knew about. Smh but got plenty of time going from comment to comment to let all know you’re so informed

[@jennyfromdablock1735]

@@JuicySpizzy - he been in the comments saying negative stuff to nothing but his own people. Ignore him. Let the karma from his hate do the work.

[@mambaout8and24]

There's no other food on earth like the food from the Lowcountry of South Carolina. 😎😎

[@marianfreeman2996]

Wow!!!! Everything looks delicious. Good ole down home cooking, fish and grits and all the sides, good job, well done!!!!

[@morninggloryhomestead7948]

Thank you very much! ❤

[@ronellepatterson4176]

Oh! I bet Mark wants to make a stew with the heads of shrimp 🤭🤤 Such a lovely Spring/Summer meal

[@jermen5137]

There’s really no place like the Lowcountry!! I’m so glad you highlighted the Gullah Culture as it is the foundation of African culture in America. 💛💚💙

[@Batmandabomb]

Its Black American culture.. unless they were born in Africa

[@jermen5137]

@@Batmandabomb you can carry your culture wherever you go. That’s the whole point. Our ancestors were born in African and were brought here and have passed down that same culture here….the food, language, spiritual practices and so on cannot be credited to America alone. It’s a unique African American experience.

[@Batmandabomb]

@@jermen5137 Just say you are Black Americans... thats who you are.. nothing more, nothing less... Be Proud

[@jermen5137]

@@Batmandabomb who said we don’t already do that but we are more specific …why is it such a big deal to you. There are so many ethnic groups in other nations, why do we just have to all be one blob here in the States?

[@Batmandabomb]

@@jermen5137 Why is it a big deal to you should be the question... We in these United States of America are a free and mixed peoples... You are American and so am I.. reguardless of where our forefathers came from... I grew up on grits and cornbread just as yourself... corn was not African but American... And I can bust out a pot of greens to rivel anyone

[@Kharydin]

Growing up, my mom used to cook okra, which I hated the taste, but I would love to try this okra meal because it holds together, and the ingredients are wonderfully combined.

[@jewelofaries]

My maternal grandmother was Geechee, but I don't like okra and tomatoes. My mama used to love to cook succotash with fish. I seldom eat rice, but I'm so glad you chose to visit the Low Country Mark. They have a rich history in food and culture that isn't presented enough. Thank you for this upload !

[@bamamane157]

Mark, thank you so much for highlighting the black restaurant owners. Your willingness to go off the beaten path is truly inspiring. And the way you describe the food and its texture and taste is amazing.

[@freevortex3380]

I love the fact Mark just start eating with your hands that's when you know the food is lit

[@kemashunelder8309]

Hi Mark! Thank you for bringing light to our delicious culture meals that tells our story!

[@faquitaaiken2805]

Thank you Mark for exploring our world. I’m from Hilton Head but I have so much respect for the natives of Saint Helena, they’re blessed to have preserved so much. I love my culture and how I grew up.

[@coastalcarolinafishingnc5199]

Im up here in Wilmington NC And i can attest this is country cooking

[@karencladere8997]

I don't like boiled okra but, fried or in soup/stews is delicious. Thank you for sharing this culture with us.

[@vcottn2632]

That’s some large shrimp. Thank you showcasing this community. Learned a lot. It’s not always just about the food.

[@Rachel-ul8et]

Deep fried whole fish, yes. The thought of it is making my mouth water