Brief history of cow peas/black eyed peas, rice and beans, okra, coffee, sorghum, the cola nut, watermelon, millet, the Guinea hen, tilapia, cattle/beef host Dr. Frederick Douglass Opie
Related Links: 
Rice and beans stories/recipes: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=rice
Okra stories/recipes: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=okra
More on Guinea: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=Guinea
More watermelon: http://www.fredopie.com/search?q=watermelon

About Dr. Opie
Dr. Frederick Douglass Opie is a former world class athlete turned innovative educator, speaker, and author. Dr. Opie is a Babson Professor of History and Foodways, and the author of many books and contributor to anthologies. He is the producer and host of The Fred Opie Show. Dr. Opie has appeared on NPR, BBC Radio, The History Channel, PBS television, and in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Oprah Magazine.
For Speaking Visit: https://www.fredopie.com/speaking
Books: https://www.fredopie.com/books/

African Food and Drink History

Dr. Frederick Douglass Opie is a historian and the Baldwin Richardson Foods Term Chair at Babson College and talking head contributing to stories journalist and documentary film makers produce. He shares his research interest and musings as a blogger and the producer and host of The Fred Opie Show. To learn more visit FredOpie.com.