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.morningglo... 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.morningglo... for hosting me for this incredible Gullah Geechee food and cultural experience in South Carolina.
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  • @HoodooSpice
    @HoodooSpice 11 місяців тому +10

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

  • @jonward6763
    @jonward6763 Рік тому +625

    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
      @richiexp2 Рік тому +4

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

    • @rigginhelga0222
      @rigginhelga0222 Рік тому +50

      @@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
      @mrboatshoe Рік тому +12

      ​@@rigginhelga0222I was thinking the same😂😂

    • @jonholland6067
      @jonholland6067 Рік тому +13

      @@richiexp2 you probably wear a MAGA hat

    • @silentsir2446
      @silentsir2446 Рік тому +1

      @@jonholland6067 lets hope so 👌🏽

  • @MavuhOf3
    @MavuhOf3 Рік тому +163

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

    • @JaeDee66
      @JaeDee66 Рік тому +6

      Some people will never know that simple pleasure.

    • @Nothing-zw3yd
      @Nothing-zw3yd Рік тому

      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
      @favouredWoman777 Рік тому +2

      You sure right about 😋

    • @bigvalley4987
      @bigvalley4987 Рік тому +1

      I love frying fish outside.

    • @Gullahbae
      @Gullahbae 3 місяці тому +1

      Especially in a black pot! Chef’s kiss.

  • @ruthanneperry1623
    @ruthanneperry1623 Рік тому +645

    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
      @burningkarma Рік тому +23

      We need more like Mark in this world.

    • @chuckcheng89
      @chuckcheng89 Рік тому +6

      it is probably a team effort

    • @ekleips
      @ekleips Рік тому +2

      @@burningkarmayes we have Sonny of Best Ever Food Review

    • @walt3rwhit387
      @walt3rwhit387 Рік тому +6

      @@ekleipsmany times sunny has been subtly racist

    • @naveedhussain8034
      @naveedhussain8034 Рік тому +1

      @@walt3rwhit387hmmm, I guess it’s hard to tell as sometimes you can’t tell if it’s his humour.

  • @robylove9190
    @robylove9190 Рік тому +252

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

  • @angelawilliams0428
    @angelawilliams0428 Рік тому +239

    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
      @nicolelewis6312 Рік тому +1

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

    • @veronicaalbin6934
      @veronicaalbin6934 Рік тому +17

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

    • @nicolelewis6312
      @nicolelewis6312 Рік тому +2

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

    • @ree9531
      @ree9531 Рік тому +5

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

    • @ChiefHamza
      @ChiefHamza Рік тому +10

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

  • @nayshay130
    @nayshay130 Рік тому +318

    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!

  • @Zee-et4rd
    @Zee-et4rd Рік тому +25

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

    • @morninggloryhomestead7948
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 Рік тому +6

      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.

  • @rachaelleighona928
    @rachaelleighona928 Рік тому +68

    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!

  • @carolynwhylie8605
    @carolynwhylie8605 Рік тому +60

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

  • @ChandoisGainesjr-fn9vr
    @ChandoisGainesjr-fn9vr Рік тому +421

    So proud of my Gullah ancestors! ✊🏿🌍

    • @sparkman1314able
      @sparkman1314able Рік тому +3

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

    • @seagoddess524
      @seagoddess524 Рік тому +11

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

    • @JRTX93
      @JRTX93 Рік тому +1

      It’s all about the Galla

    • @kingwoolen
      @kingwoolen Рік тому +9

      Exactly why everyone think we from freaking Africa

    • @lionchild999
      @lionchild999 Рік тому

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

  • @malcolmkamara7127
    @malcolmkamara7127 Рік тому +19

    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.

  • @WelcometoAshLand
    @WelcometoAshLand Рік тому +17

    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
      @WelcometoAshLand Рік тому +2

      ​@@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.

  • @Blessed2bhere34
    @Blessed2bhere34 Рік тому +8

    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
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 10 місяців тому

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

  • @troychristman5662
    @troychristman5662 Рік тому +77

    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
      @TamaraGarrettAlpha Рік тому +1

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

    • @JaeDee66
      @JaeDee66 Рік тому +2

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

    • @JaeDee66
      @JaeDee66 Рік тому +2

      @@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
      @troychristman5662 Рік тому

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

    • @JaeDee66
      @JaeDee66 Рік тому +1

      @@troychristman5662 ooo I love that too lmao

  • @Guafarina
    @Guafarina Рік тому +19

    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
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 10 місяців тому +3

      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
      @Guafarina 10 місяців тому +3

      @@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 : )

    • @morninggloryhomestead7948
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 8 годин тому

      We swing back through the comments as often as possible to see if there are new ones or questions we can answer. We have friends from Cuba who introduced us to a pork dish with plantains. We try to eat grow many of the crops that are shared across the diaspora. Our guests from Haiti, the African Continent and the Caribbean prove to us our foodways are truly amazing and very similar! You’re welcome to visit us anytime.

  • @rigginhelga0222
    @rigginhelga0222 Рік тому +129

    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
      @rigginhelga0222 Рік тому +11

      @@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
      @rigginhelga0222 Рік тому +1

      @@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
      @christyshea4435 Рік тому

      @@rigginhelga0222 You're welcome! :)

    • @kayd.1755
      @kayd.1755 Рік тому +6

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

    • @Justafox305
      @Justafox305 Рік тому +1

      @@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
    @jenniferward5216 Рік тому +118

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

    • @chengyang9607
      @chengyang9607 Рік тому +3

      @@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

  • @mian9305
    @mian9305 Рік тому +29

    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
      @ashleyjohnson2890 Рік тому +1

      Right 😂

    • @ANDESI1
      @ANDESI1 Рік тому +4

      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
      @lolaispure4296 Рік тому +2

      ​@@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
      @betooo331 Рік тому

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

  • @marthaboswell9307
    @marthaboswell9307 Рік тому +14

    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
    @CGMPassion Рік тому +19

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

  • @PursuingHeaven
    @PursuingHeaven Рік тому +125

    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.

    • @morninggloryhomestead7948
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 7 годин тому

      Mark and family were superb guests, it was our pleasure to host them. We learned a great deal about them too and their travels. We were blessed by their kindness!❤

  • @The_torero
    @The_torero Рік тому +54

    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.

    • @ThomasNiemann-qe5fo
      @ThomasNiemann-qe5fo 5 місяців тому

      It also inspires people to try new things and travel to new places!

    • @The_torero
      @The_torero 5 місяців тому

      @@ThomasNiemann-qe5fo ..True.

  • @suzannerios2477
    @suzannerios2477 Рік тому +2

    Grubb Mark, everybody loves to Grubb soul food!!!🧆🍜🍛🍲🥩🍗🥘💓

  • @Elle3211
    @Elle3211 Рік тому +11

    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.

  • @freevortex3380
    @freevortex3380 Рік тому +41

    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

    • @morninggloryhomestead7948
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 7 годин тому

      Thank you for your kind remarks! We had a great day with Mark and his family. They did a great job making us feel at ease even though we were a bit camera shy. 😂

  • @user-rz5zw4th1r
    @user-rz5zw4th1r Рік тому +45

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

  • @MJ0781
    @MJ0781 Рік тому +63

    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
      @starwarsmcu-og6109 Рік тому +3

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

    • @JaeDee66
      @JaeDee66 Рік тому

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

    • @alaysiadid9966
      @alaysiadid9966 Рік тому

      Lol gassing it

    • @ursamajor6347
      @ursamajor6347 Місяць тому

      he has a truly developed palate I believe from being open to trying so many different types of foods, cuisines and preparations. It’s very extensive which to me is a good thing. When people say they love food I find that they mean that they love the eat food but it eat the same things over and over Mark tries everything but he’s not disrespectful about other peoples food and culture that’s why his Channel is so popular

  • @GoddessBB
    @GoddessBB Рік тому +27

    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.

    • @morninggloryhomestead7948
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 7 годин тому

      We were very excited to host Mark and his family. His enthusiasm about our culture, the land, our animals etc was very sincere.
      We love the taste of okra, raw, grilled, fried or in gumbo; it’s always delicious!!❤

  • @Irowthe1x
    @Irowthe1x Рік тому +43

    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.

  • @bianchiveloce1
    @bianchiveloce1 Рік тому +21

    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.

    • @morninggloryhomestead7948
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 7 годин тому

      The morning glory vine does grow fast and thick, it seems to be everywhere here by August, like the Kudzu throughout the upstate. My (Belinda’s) mother is from Anderson, I have tons of relatives in Lauren’s, Honea Path, Belton, Williston, Fountain Inn, Oconee, Walhalla, Greenville, Simpsonville and Spartanburg. Whew!!😅.

  • @nathanredd9154
    @nathanredd9154 Рік тому +37

    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.

  • @imari2305
    @imari2305 Рік тому +13

    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.

  • @TL8203
    @TL8203 Рік тому +115

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

    • @adrean3693
      @adrean3693 Рік тому +14

      😂😂

    • @mscardioqueen
      @mscardioqueen Рік тому +2

      Why though?

    • @calikeisha365
      @calikeisha365 Рік тому +22

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

    • @TL8203
      @TL8203 Рік тому +11

      @@mscardioqueen she probably was startled on Marks food reaction

    • @debodebo314
      @debodebo314 Рік тому +10

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

  • @Metamophisis
    @Metamophisis Рік тому +23

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

  • @normaacey3513
    @normaacey3513 Рік тому +22

    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.

  • @chichigale1210
    @chichigale1210 Рік тому +13

    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.

    • @TheSublimeLifestyle
      @TheSublimeLifestyle 4 місяці тому

      One of the ONLY cultures actually established from behind enemy lines, as a minority from inception.

  • @rangzenla
    @rangzenla Рік тому +16

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

  • @ahamarwahli5856
    @ahamarwahli5856 Рік тому +26

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

  • @akabill79
    @akabill79 Рік тому +32

    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 )

  • @hnyflvr
    @hnyflvr Рік тому +24

    Gullah cooking is EVERYTHING! so fresh and delicious 😍

  • @keyonasmalls-hardy3763
    @keyonasmalls-hardy3763 Рік тому +2

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

  • @iprincemajestic2.0
    @iprincemajestic2.0 Рік тому +12

    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
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 Рік тому +1

      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.

    • @ThomasNiemann-qe5fo
      @ThomasNiemann-qe5fo 5 місяців тому +2

      Please stop saying FBA. The only difference between us and other Blacks of the diaspora is where the slave ships dropped us off. Constantly using the term only divides us which is exactly what they.

  • @eileenl.-godsservant777
    @eileenl.-godsservant777 Рік тому +2

    Great video Mark!👏🏾👏🏾 I'm ready for a plate of that food right now, especially the fish!! 😅 The Jones are beautiful, blessed God-fearing people.😍🙏🏾

  • @CoCoFantastique
    @CoCoFantastique Рік тому +16

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

  • @kuyagbchannel
    @kuyagbchannel Рік тому +6

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

  • @beeannanicholle
    @beeannanicholle Рік тому +5

    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.

  • @StartBuildingYourDreams
    @StartBuildingYourDreams 11 місяців тому +1

    We were so fortunate to stay at their Hip Camp! Belinda and Tony were so friendly and accommodating! We didn’t have quite the feast as y’all, but definitely on the list of places to go back!

  • @michellesimpson6734
    @michellesimpson6734 Рік тому +37

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

  • @chrish.6934
    @chrish.6934 Рік тому +1

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

    • @morninggloryhomestead7948
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 10 місяців тому

      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.

  • @kcenzer4128
    @kcenzer4128 Рік тому +11

    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!!!

  • @trauts98
    @trauts98 10 місяців тому +1

    Wonderful. Just another chance to get full. Love that plate of food. Thanks for sharing.

  • @Abijah12411
    @Abijah12411 Рік тому +19

    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.

  • @VeVeJustMe
    @VeVeJustMe Рік тому +21

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

  • @ShineForlyn777
    @ShineForlyn777 Рік тому +21

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

  • @B.Edge111
    @B.Edge111 27 днів тому +1

    You’ve been everywhere lol . My first video was you in Thailand, I just so happen to search for this island and here you go again . 😂😂 Love it !!

  • @rlshiflet
    @rlshiflet Рік тому +11

    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.

    • @morninggloryhomestead7948
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 6 годин тому

      Mark was so kind and thoughtful that we were able to feel comfortable with him. We were a bit nervous but we had a great time!❤

  • @PincheBecky0Effsgiven
    @PincheBecky0Effsgiven Рік тому +26

    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.

    • @morninggloryhomestead7948
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 7 годин тому

      He does have a way of making the food incredibly interesting! We were impressed with his enthusiasm and knowledge! ❤

  • @angieculberson8541
    @angieculberson8541 Рік тому +13

    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.

  • @PropheticSuperMomMentorship
    @PropheticSuperMomMentorship Рік тому +1

    Wow! You made it to the Gullah Geechee people! Beautiful! Yesss!

  • @gratefulone4902
    @gratefulone4902 Рік тому +3

    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
    @lelecheesy Рік тому +2

    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
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 10 місяців тому

      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?

  • @skepticalbutopen4620
    @skepticalbutopen4620 Рік тому +10

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

  • @DerrickDavis-h9b
    @DerrickDavis-h9b 5 місяців тому +1

    Mark, I personally can’t thank you enough for the educational content of this video!!! So many people have no idea of the Gulla People, their heritage, history, contribution, or the preservation of traditions that continue to enrich us to this day!! That food looks so tasty and the history of the food!! Wow!!! Love you for this and thank you!!

    • @morninggloryhomestead7948
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 5 годин тому

      Mark did a wonderful job. Not only did he take our tour and visited our farm, but he drove around the island sightseeing and filming for extra content.

  • @krystalcapers
    @krystalcapers Рік тому +5

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

    • @morninggloryhomestead7948
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 7 годин тому

      So true, Mark is a very intelligent and interesting person. We learned from him as he interviewed and filmed throughout the day. 🎥

  • @patriciaclark-sims3816
    @patriciaclark-sims3816 Рік тому +2

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

  • @cynthiasolomon6383
    @cynthiasolomon6383 Рік тому +4

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

  • @HarumiAida
    @HarumiAida Рік тому +2

    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.

  • @yasminlinst
    @yasminlinst Рік тому +13

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

    • @morninggloryhomestead7948
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 6 годин тому

      He really was respectful and sincere. We had a great time with he and his family throughout the day!❤

  • @amamansaafriyie
    @amamansaafriyie Рік тому +1

    There is a flower in Ghana called morning glory!
    Oooohhhh the smell!!!
    ❤❤❤

  • @bamamane157
    @bamamane157 Рік тому +9

    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.

  • @kfi651
    @kfi651 9 місяців тому +1

    When I moved from Philadelphia to North Carolina my grandpa used to to tell me I wasn’t paying attention just like that lol. It took this city boy a minute to get use to the country life but I will never go back now I’m hooked. 28 years and counting.

  • @Dr.munna89
    @Dr.munna89 Рік тому +3

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

  • @JermaineMitchell95
    @JermaineMitchell95 Рік тому +2

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

  • @korbella
    @korbella Рік тому +24

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

  • @urahotmess
    @urahotmess Рік тому +3

    Okra is a staple in SC cooking. My grandmother makes stewed okra and tomatoes that you put over rice. It’s my favorite meal of hers.

  • @rosanijbroek7328
    @rosanijbroek7328 Рік тому +5

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

  • @jocelynrombaoa7613
    @jocelynrombaoa7613 Місяць тому +1

    I have tasted okra freshly picked and it was good. From the zPhilippines

  • @bjclassic1950
    @bjclassic1950 Рік тому +8

    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
      @nah6730 Рік тому +1

      Okra is so good for our brains!!!

    • @morninggloryhomestead7948
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 5 годин тому

      Thank you for trying the dishes! We hope you continue to prepare Gullah foods!

  • @lolaispure4296
    @lolaispure4296 Рік тому +1

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

  • @janayh2817
    @janayh2817 Рік тому +3

    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.

  • @ravengameslife9071
    @ravengameslife9071 Рік тому +2

    Mark you did a great job in presenting the food culture

    • @morninggloryhomestead7948
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 Рік тому

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

  • @SharellJ
    @SharellJ Рік тому +6

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

  • @CGstudy1
    @CGstudy1 Рік тому +2

    I love that Mark Wiens...he is so sweet and kind. He's just a joy to watch because of his love for others and his humility for other peoples and cultures. He's definitely a rarity here.

  • @garkelsr
    @garkelsr Рік тому +6

    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! 🇺🇸

  • @Rachel-ul8et
    @Rachel-ul8et Рік тому +1

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

  • @sharonterry9699
    @sharonterry9699 Рік тому +16

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

  • @fuhrank
    @fuhrank Місяць тому +1

    The first time I tasted shrimp and grits, it was at “Magnolia’s” in Charleston, SC and it blew me away. 😳

  • @ljss123
    @ljss123 Рік тому +43

    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
      @kristinalopz1623 Рік тому +2

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

    • @humdumdiggdy
      @humdumdiggdy Рік тому

      Exactly this

    • @curtisthomas2670
      @curtisthomas2670 Рік тому +3

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

    • @kristinalopz1623
      @kristinalopz1623 Рік тому

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

    • @morninggloryhomestead7948
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 6 годин тому

      Than you for your kind remarks. Come visit us on the farm, take a tour and let us cook for you!

  • @matthewelliott1376
    @matthewelliott1376 Рік тому +1

    I was born on Sandy Island S.C. It's one of the most beautiful places in the world 🌎

    • @morninggloryhomestead7948
      @morninggloryhomestead7948 10 місяців тому

      Sandy Island is truly beautiful and it’s also one of the Gullah communities that is fight against over development as we are here on St. Helena. We hope Sandy Island maintains the majority of its spectacular natural habitats and strong Gullah culture!! Thank you for sharing about your community!!❤

  • @lifestylechanges1105
    @lifestylechanges1105 Рік тому +8

    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 ‼️

  • @delaciwoods8864
    @delaciwoods8864 Рік тому +1

    Farm life looks so refreshing

  • @Kharydin
    @Kharydin Рік тому +3

    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.

  • @The1ByTheSea
    @The1ByTheSea Рік тому +1

    Low country /Gullah /Geechee cooking so good

  • @JuicySpizzy
    @JuicySpizzy Рік тому +33

    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
      @CoCoFantastique Рік тому +11

      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
      @Batmandabomb Рік тому

      What cave have you been in

    • @JuicySpizzy
      @JuicySpizzy Рік тому +2

      @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
      @JuicySpizzy Рік тому +3

      @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
      @jennyfromdablock1735 Рік тому +3

      @@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
    @mambaout8and24 Рік тому +2

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

  • @JackyHapy
    @JackyHapy Рік тому +3

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

  • @shalundaanderson9603
    @shalundaanderson9603 Рік тому +1

    I live right across the bridge from the island I love where I am from the culture the food the people are really beautiful people and place.

  • @JacobandKelsey
    @JacobandKelsey Рік тому +4

    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.

  • @marianfreeman2996
    @marianfreeman2996 Рік тому +1

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