Robin
Caldwell
Lover of heritage, history, community, and storytelling. Creative.
“There are years that ask questions and years that answer.” Zora Neale Hurston, Their Eyes Were Watching God
Latest from my Journal
These are some stories behind my stories.
Bylines
These are but a few publications I have written for over the years.
Black Southern Belle
Cuisine Noir
Kindred by Parents
Smart Mouth
The Food Section
The Counter
Explore My Work
Public Historian
Researcher, Writer
2024 Center for Religion & Cities/Luce Foundation Fellow in Public Scholarship. Former adjunct teacher in the areas of African American Studies (Representation), Women Studies and Urban Studies.
Print Media
Journalist, Textbook Contributor
Freelance writer for independent press, organization publications and consumer trade publications on the topics of heritage and food history.
Visual Media
Researcher, Fact-checker, Writer
Independent researcher, writer and fact-checker for visual media. Worked on an Emmy-nominated Food Network digital program.
Consultant
PR and Branding Specialist
Consultant to chefs, culinary personalities, educators and cottage food producers. Assist people in creating PR strategies.
FAQ
Pronouns?
She/Her/Your Highness
Where can you be found online?
X/Fb/IG @robinmcaldwell
X/Fb/IG @freshnfriedhard
Favorite childhood memories?
Using the garden hose to rinse off bushels of fresh produce for my great-grandma. Sitting on newspaper on the front porch with my cousins as a kid, devouring fresh fruit, especially watermelon. Dancing in the rain.
Do you follow recipes or wing it?
Both.
First cookbook?
Spoonbread & Strawberry Wine: Recipes and Reminiscences of a Family
Testimonials
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Ava Bennett
Watercolor for Beginners was a pleasant surprise. I learned valuable techniques quickly, and the convenience of online learning was a easy.
Rose Mitchell
Drawing Foundations for Painting boosted my confidence. The instructors were patient, and the online format made it accessible and accessible.
