How Gullah Legend Mrs. Emily Meggett Makes Spottail Bass Stuffed With Parsley Rice

How Gullah Legend Mrs. Emily Meggett Makes Spottail Bass Stuffed With Parsley Rice - Rooted

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5 жыл бұрын

On this episode of Rooted, host Lucas Peterson is joined by South Carolina chef BJ Dennis, who discusses the culinary traditions of the area's Gullah and Geechee cultures over a classic meal created by Edisto Island's legendary matriarch Mrs. Emily Meggett.
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@kas3583 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful!! I'm from Charleston, Johns Island to be exact. This woman reminds me of my grandmother ❤and that's the food I grew up on. I'm a proud Gullah Geechee!!!!!!

@BiggestApple 3 жыл бұрын

Miss Emily is a treasure. Was lucky enough to feast upon her cooking many summers when I was growing up.

@debbiemarquis3231 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Eater for this installation..I'm from Trinidad and it's really nice to see our creole rice make it back to the place where some of our ancestors came from...this was really a blessing 👼🙏❤️

@fitawrarifitness6842 2 жыл бұрын

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@justinmohammed4107 5 жыл бұрын

So heartening to see how a simple thing like Moruga hill rice, that we grew up with here in Trinidad, can connects us because of years and years of history.

@fitawrarifitness6842 2 жыл бұрын

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@cmenowOn 5 жыл бұрын

🙏🏾 I’d do anything to get a seat at that table...

@paulwall3269 5 жыл бұрын

Me too

@kennedybarnes9485 3 жыл бұрын

I would love a seat at the table as well

@onamission4562 3 жыл бұрын

Me too

@bunnabet9395 5 жыл бұрын

She's such a treasure. And loved the words in her prayer!

@sholamali 5 жыл бұрын

Lucas being thoughtful, respectful and humble as per usual. One of the best food hosts out there!

@EricFortuneJr. 3 жыл бұрын

I am so blessed to still be able to sit and talk with my 92 year old grandmother and her sisters and brother. I always enjoy their stories, some are sad, others are funny, but they always speak the truth. Jambalaya and fish are still big in my house. I don’t do fast food, McDonald’s or any of that mess. I grew up on home cooking, everything from jambalaya to blackberry dumplings to country ham, grits and red eye gravy. I’ve been cooking since I was 8 years old.

@ADDerall509 5 жыл бұрын

Eater putting in work, keep it up. Lucas is always a good host. Hope there is alot more to come.

@ix8750 5 жыл бұрын

Oh my goodness that meal was legendary... I would be so thankful to my bones to meet that lady and try her cooking. She had such a warm vibe.

@FinalFr0ntier 5 жыл бұрын

She's awesome and I'm starving now. Also who here remembers "Gullah Gullah Island"? Loved that show.

@daniellescott477 3 жыл бұрын

My kids watched Gullah Gullah Island when they were little. My son always wanted to go. I should have listened 🤗

@aneysamatthews3516 3 жыл бұрын

Loved it and my kids did too

@dominiqueetienne8529 2 жыл бұрын

⁹oooo

@Justafox305 Жыл бұрын

@@aneysamatthews3516 Simeon Daise from Gullah Gullah island is now on the tv show “all American” he’s all grown up

@AzlianaLyana 5 жыл бұрын

The foods look so delicious and unique! She's very kind and genuine lady :)

@dennistaylor6342 3 жыл бұрын

I’m proud of my Geechee roots✊🏾.

@timotot123 5 жыл бұрын

That was beautiful to watch. Nothing better than getting in the kitchen and learning from our older generation cooking techniques that have been passed down the generations. I don't usually bless the food I eat but after seeing the whole process here that was the first thing that came to my mind when the food had been presented on the table.

@Kingme3.0 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful spirit to be around. She made that meal with pure love 🥰 and that rum cake😍😍 she gave knowledge and love, and that was lovely 😇 may God continue to bless her.

@Pieterseboy 5 жыл бұрын

i almosted got in my car and drove up there and then i realised... i'm in south africa

@mizzpoetrics 5 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂 I know, the food is calling us!

@sebitiouskhomotso5348 5 жыл бұрын

Where in south africa?

@yinka321 4 жыл бұрын

🤣😂😂🙌🏾

@miattra 4 жыл бұрын

LOL

@daniellescott477 3 жыл бұрын

😂😂😂😂😂I feel you but I'm in MA, USA!!!! I can smell it, the food!

@s1r3n1971 4 жыл бұрын

“Our grandparents taught us to love and share” So much power in these words because slaves spoke them. We need to preserve and protect this culture, instead of fighting to remove statues and rename streets, this is where America’s black culture was birthed and remains. This is a national treasure.

@Fari-100 3 жыл бұрын

Still haffe remove dem, yes! A wha yu a talk bout, man? Dem erase mi fambly man! To this day we nuh kno all who... and "America's Black culture" IS African culture point blank. Even now dem nuh like when we emphasize say we AFRICANS! But that's the reality....

@mnamous9823 5 жыл бұрын

What a treasure Miss Emily is! I love this type of content; could watch it all day. More, please!

@prodevel 5 жыл бұрын

Hope to see more of Lucas Peterson soon. He's great. This episode was really well put together. Lots of food HISTORY.

@YT4Me57 11 ай бұрын

Im New York born and raised but grew up eating my Georgia born grandmother's red rice. It was my favorite way to eat rice. Many years after her death, I had opportunity to sample Jollof rice and was amazed at the similarities. It was then I realized the connection.

@kathyerickson9402 5 жыл бұрын

It's so lovely to see a host who is so clearly interested and invested in the subject.

@achannel1818 5 жыл бұрын

It's interesting that their accents are similar to Caribbean accents. Really makes the link between the western black diaspora and West Africa apparent. Like how Scots in the Shetland Islands sound like they came from Norway because the viking influence on their accent.

@atlantabrooklyngal 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, I grew up in New York and many years ago, I met a lady who I thought was from the Caribbean, but she said that she was South Carolina part of the Gullah community. That was my first introduction to the culture. My uncle's girlfriend at the time called someone a "geechee," because they liked eating a lot of rice, I thought she was being mean/nasty as a little girl I didn't know her true meaning behind her statement and what she was fully trying to say. It is important that this history is past down. It would be interesting to hear a conversation between someone from the Caribbean and the Gullah/Geechee culture.

@atlantabrooklyngal 3 жыл бұрын

@Jay Aleem its roots in the south period, because of the great migration to the north.

@vocalygiftd 2 жыл бұрын

Precisely! Makes me excited when other cultures see our connecting influences respectfully in similarity. 💛

@vocalygiftd 2 жыл бұрын

@Jay Aleem great observation! specifically in reference to South Carolina-Georgia Gullah/Geechee’s. I’m of South Carolina Gullah descent, my grandfather had to rapidly move to Florida but all his siblings either stayed in the low country (2 of them) or moved to NY (5 of them). And Idk why yet either besides, relocating as far from the south as they could.

@hello_04 2 жыл бұрын

@@vocalygiftd Mind you, everyone from South Carolina isn’t Gullah. Everyone in South Carolina isn’t from this isolated sea island culture . They may be familiar with Gullah people but not necessarily Gullah themselves. Kind of like someone can from near Lancaster county in Pennsylvania but not be Amish themselves. Everyone in South Carolina...even other descendants of American slavery, isn’t Gullah and doesn’t even speak in this dialect. Even as close as Beaufort is to Burton the accent changes. Just saying. With this new attention everyone is now claiming Gullah for themselves, but when I was growing up we were teased hard for how we ate and talked etc. calling someone Geechee up north was used as an insult. People need to ACTUALLY do the research on their family trees thoroughly before claiming Gullah. They could be missing out on their own treasure of an ADOS history by jumping on whats NOW shiny and exotic.

@gertrudebuck366 3 жыл бұрын

What a Beautiful and Legendary Grandmother He Has! I could not believe that she is ninety-one years young and still cooking like that! What A Blessing!!

@mymusicpaws 5 жыл бұрын

Even though I'm not a christian I can respect that they didn't cut out Ms Emily's grace

@Dev-zd3rx 5 жыл бұрын

Idk y but when she prayed, I felt like I was there lol

@southernfriedpeaches 3 жыл бұрын

@@Dev-zd3rx me too 😂 closed my eyes and everything like I was about to partake 😂

@THAQUEENB82 5 жыл бұрын

This has heighten my love of cooking again. The history and stories told warms my heart.

@lang-ed3bk 5 жыл бұрын

Damn that fish looks good

@bayswampkennels6386 4 жыл бұрын

Love this video! And it is so true about how cooking in this style is fading away due to parents not passing these recipes to their kids. I'm only 31 but not never once was asked as a kid what I wanted for supper was just called when it was ready and ate it with no complaints. People are always looking for complicated was to fix the big mess our world is in but in fact it's only simple ways we have strayed from that put us where we are. We need more family time with respect for others ourselves and our resources and more thanks for what we have and not to complain about what we don't have. We need to set down as a family to break bread with the whole household present as a family without a TV blaring and more thanks to our Father in heaven.

@southernfriedpeaches 3 жыл бұрын

This rich culture makes my heart sing as an Afro American woman. 😍

@CAPT4INSL0W 5 жыл бұрын

so lucky to have lucas writing for my "town paper" now with his thoughtfulness

@cathyaquilina5310 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful meal and such a gracious sharing woman. A true matriarch!

@camedm58171 5 жыл бұрын

Reminds me of growing up on Edisto Island, Miss Emily is a legend

@kimjenkins4332 3 жыл бұрын

My family from edisto too

@lottiespence2614 5 жыл бұрын

That community sure is lucky to have this AMAZING woman. Food look like my grandmother (RIP)cooked it. Peace

@sporty_n_trina3503 3 жыл бұрын

I’m born and raised on st.Helena island South Carolina.....my wifey is from Edisto Island...no place like the lowcountry!!!💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾

@bksson2818 3 жыл бұрын

Mrs. Meggett is the queen, I love her spirit

@brihaha4135 4 жыл бұрын

This blessed me and makes me miss home! Thanks BJ and Mrs. Emily!!!

@reginaeiland9358 Жыл бұрын

I'm so proud of her. I brought her cookbook. Priceless

@completejumble1227 5 жыл бұрын

New experience to add to my bucket list: Find a way to get invited to Mrs. Meggett's for dinner! And I will happily let her boss me around the kitchen.

@mizzpoetrics 5 жыл бұрын

Yes hunny, let's go together! 😊

@jebsmoak7505 3 жыл бұрын

Amen

@terryfrazier2661 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for keeping our culture alive.

@happygolucky5534 5 жыл бұрын

I love this series the most!!!

@pla4825 4 жыл бұрын

I love watching them sit down and eat a beautiful meal

@ants_in_my_eyes_johnson6844 3 жыл бұрын

Damn I really want to eat this food ere! Wait! I was born in North Charleston so I just needs taka drive. Think I gotta hit the islands tomorrow and do that. Love living ere!

@brningpyre 5 жыл бұрын

Could Eater post recipes for these dishes? I would especially love one for the okra dish.

@dugjay 5 жыл бұрын

This is real food at it's best. Great people and good food.

@thomasdrew1159 3 жыл бұрын

This was great. Please do more on Gullah cuisine. These type of episodes and the in depth restaurant ones are my favorite on channel

@chefrere42 5 жыл бұрын

Yes sir...as soon as I saw gullah and Carolina...I clicked super fast...SC best state in the nation!

@ianboltron 5 жыл бұрын

Great to see Lucas doing his thing. Such a great host.

@MelvinaSmith 3 жыл бұрын

My 5th Grandfather Denmark Vesey was a very known Charlestonian Revolutionary who was slain in public square in front of his own church.

@sugabearchiraq5755 3 жыл бұрын

In new learning this culture. The food looks delicious and the people seem so friendly & kind

@suzannebenz8928 11 ай бұрын

Bravo! The food, the fellowship and the culture is warm and inviting!

@cookingwithhelenasspiceshop 3 жыл бұрын

I wish she had a cookbook, would love to make these for my family. We love traditional southern food.

@Duminique1 Жыл бұрын

@cooking with Helena’s Spice Soup. She has a cookbook.

@adamcallahan242 5 жыл бұрын

This is the type of video I love! Inspire and make me hungry!

@wandahenry6749 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You for bringing comfort to those who miss family dinners, all our old family is gone who can Burn😃

@willac5 5 жыл бұрын

What a beautiful episode!

@ortem000 5 жыл бұрын

That spread looks fantastic. I would love that fish recipe!

@tbmctbmc1915 Жыл бұрын

Chef BJ is the new GOAT. I would love to eat a plate of his food bro.

@rudyoviedo9258 Жыл бұрын

This just opened my eyes to something I was not aware of , I know I’m not alone … man I want that fish keep this cuisine alive BJ

@anonimai 5 жыл бұрын

Man I'd kill for a bite of that fish

@lizasplaylist 5 жыл бұрын

So awesome c: loved the stories they shared and the great food...and Lucas wasn’t half bad either being host, haha

@vocalygiftd 2 жыл бұрын

So amazing to watch! I love that my culture is being highlighted and WI GULLAH/GEECHEE get to tell our own narrative FINALLY! Dat boi BJ fie! 🔥💛 wi binyah

@fitawrarifitness6842 2 жыл бұрын

One love kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eL6id5qQvpuVqnU.html

@cdb88 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the knowledge!!

@crazyp4549 2 жыл бұрын

Wow I bought her cookbook, it’s simply amazing

@yadirarichadson6214 4 жыл бұрын

truly enjoyed this

@sbalchan 5 жыл бұрын

Ms Emily is a treasure ❤️. Thank you Lucas and the historian / chef Vijay ( sorry if I got his name wrong) for bringing these stories to us. Also as a Trinidadian I am beaming with pride because of the showcasing of our Moruga rice.

@b-loved7777 Жыл бұрын

Beautiful, thank you for sharing. 🌊🙏🏽💜

@daniellescott477 3 жыл бұрын

What we all need to realize, is that it was a boat stop that separates us. But, our culture from food, spirituality and religion, music, dance, hair and dress, we were all able to keep some of it with us., No matter where we landed. What we should do is allow these things to bring us back together! ♥️💯

@acampb724 3 жыл бұрын

I totally agree

@Fari-100 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah man, a dat me say! 😁

@dstn2bgrt Жыл бұрын

So much love and passion went into hat meal.

@abeg1571 5 жыл бұрын

I didn’t expect to find something this special

@gertrudebuck366 3 жыл бұрын

Just like Miss Emily said. “If people would Share and Care and Love! What A Beautiful World It Would Be!”

@Gullahbae-xm6ms Жыл бұрын

May this Gullah Geechee queen rest in peace! 🖤💙💚💛

@ravengameslife9071 2 жыл бұрын

I admire her!

@disco07 3 жыл бұрын

A really good documentary statement on cultural cooking.

@demarcusmclean3483 3 жыл бұрын

Love this lady.

@naftalithaithi4812 5 жыл бұрын

Incredible!

@jent6807 3 жыл бұрын

Love this she reminded me of my nanna💖💖💖💖

@aneysamatthews3516 3 жыл бұрын

I want to eat and listen to the Wisdom she has to give. 💙

@tierrastrike8371 3 жыл бұрын

love this!

@KelvinsKitchen 5 жыл бұрын

Wow delicious stuffed fish recipe

@honeyasonja522 3 жыл бұрын

Yes! Mrs. Emily reminds me of Auntie Dolly in Trinidad 🇹🇹 and Tobago, walk-in to some fresh frying plantains corn chowder and callaloo Amen! Blessings 💙 💙 very nice post🙌

@dorothyvailes3447 5 жыл бұрын

My Goodness, The Food Looked Delicious!

@chilaire54 2 жыл бұрын

I now regret didn't really listen to my grandmother and aunts that were geechee cuz raised in Florida by watching this made appreciate culture and gave me and understanding

@MakersTeleMark 5 жыл бұрын

To document that, is precious.

@Sakja 5 жыл бұрын

Lucas is back!!!

@mizfrenchtwist Жыл бұрын

hello ,an absolutely fantastic spread.....what a sweet lady . great share , thank you , for sharing😋😋😋😋🥰🥰🥰🥰...........

@ItsACrappieLife 3 жыл бұрын

I love vids like this!!! I would love to be there with them!

@dionnepresberry9027 3 жыл бұрын

Anen,That was awsome.

@HeyitsUnotMe 5 жыл бұрын

I love this 💓💯

@josephiveoy4476 2 жыл бұрын

She's so beautiful just love her spirit and personality 🕊️

@handsvsfood2781 10 ай бұрын

You just know that everything was spectacular.

@eatahfood 3 жыл бұрын

Love to see the similarities in Gullah and Caribbean food and culture. We have a feature on the Moruga Hill Rice on our channel.

@ko10koreanching 5 жыл бұрын

my mouth is wateringggggg

@sunshinesunflowerz1647 4 жыл бұрын

Ms Emily remind me of my great grandmother, Ms. Elizell.

@lewistonsmith6179 2 жыл бұрын

Enjoyed it

@rodgreene6739 2 жыл бұрын

Hilton Head Island in the house!!! Shoutout to BJ and Mrs. Meggett.

@birdiesbloomz Жыл бұрын

Would LOVE to meet this Lady. 🙏🏾

@jamesgoacher2433 5 жыл бұрын

I was enthralled. I would love to try that Red Rice even though when I eat Rice I can easily go Hyper (high Sigar). I wish I was a better cook.

@aneysamatthews3516 3 жыл бұрын

Wow! I’ve got to go there 😍😍😍🥰🥰🥰

@masoudahmad4348 5 жыл бұрын

Im a gree that food is like a story book that bay tasting it will tell you a story,some time it contains a memorable moments or person and some time give the joyful feeling

@reginaeiland9358 Жыл бұрын

She needs her own show