High on the Hog: How African American Cuisine Transformed America

I gave it a 9/10 only cause it was so short and I wanted more.

The beat in this series just didn't hit for me. The food aspect was great in the sense that they can mostly explain the origins of the food and how it ties into African culture and later it's influence into the African-American and American culture, they do great with that part of this docu-series. Somewhere down the line instead of enjoying the food I felt like I was forced fed instead. The host, Stephen, is not the glue holding this documentary together. There is something that is disconnecting from him that I just can't put my finger on.... I don't know. Also, what's with the costumes he wears? For example, the oyster community part in episode 2 they talk about in Staten Island. He got all dressed up in what looked like an Oyster farming outfit to do....nothing. It was for show and I don't see point why. Let's elevate this show and bring it back down to Earth. Stephen, just be more real with who you interact with, let loose and show your real personality. No need to be uber-proper but also don't be rude. I really really really wanted to love this show but it's hard to get through one episode at a time.

This show has been so enlightening for me as a white woman with roots that are both Native American and African. I am amazed at the facts that are shared here. Not because black folks didn't have them already, but because we didn't. It is clearly a celebration of blackness which I fully support, but also of rich stories from generations of people who NEVER gave up, never made excuses, and certainly showed society who they were and what they could do. The people represented in this whole show have made it worth its weight in gold. The ties to Africa and the south were shocking to me. I never knew. What a shame we're not taught these things in school. Africans as a people have had such an influence on everything we eat. They should be honored.

I am so honored that I know the truth about what it means to eat soul food, my absolutely favorite way to eat anything, and its history. Thank you for creating a space for education that doesn't sugar coat truth but tells the story plainly.

I cannot wait to tell people of this treasure of a show. It is both informative and necessary. I hope this is the beginning of an important conversation.

I mean Mac and Cheese came from a guy who cooked for a president?! So stinking cool! He should have been paid in royalties for his absolute brilliance.

It's so educational!!! You see how our culinary talent has continued to pierce the country even during a horrible time. It's exhilarating to see this talented young black man highlight other talented black chefs and street venders. Overall very intriguing & and yes I will be trying oysters thanks to this show :)

Beautiful highlight of Benin 🇧🇯 Kingdom of Dahomey.