Colonial Culinary: West African Pepper Pot Stew

Calling all history buffs and food explorers!

Join our 2026 Colonial Cooking series to meet the ingredients, recipes, and techniques that built early America. We’ll chop, mix, and bake our way through history, learning the stories behind the staples and demystifying the daily life of the past. Get ready for a hands-on taste of history that will change how you see food!

We’ve all heard of colonial-era meals, but what stories does a stew like West African Pepper Pot tell? Its rich history and lasting influence on American cuisine are far more profound than you might expect!