Amethyst G.

Chef, Food Writer, Cultural Curator.

Two bowls of shrimp and grits with shrimp, clams, tomatoes, and green onions on a dark surface, with a small bowl of chopped green onions, a cup of red sauce, and spoons nearby.
Woman sprinkling salt into a pan of cooked cherry tomatoes and sliced onions on a stove in a kitchen.
Person removing the lid from a pot of cooked collard greens with smoked meat and red peppers, with a bowl of pickled vegetables or chili on the side.
Close-up of a layered sandwich on a white plate, with slices of bread, lettuce, tomato, and a meat patty, set on a dark surface.
Person washing leafy greens in kitchen sink with granite countertop, surrounded by other vegetables and kitchen items.
A skillet with cooked rice and four pieces of roasted chicken garnished with parsley.
Person chopping herbs on a wooden cutting board in a modern kitchen.
A person with tattoos on their fingers stirs cherry tomatoes and sliced onions in a stainless steel frying pan on a stovetop. Surrounding the pan are other pots with mixtures, a whisk, and small jars of spices and salt.
Smiling female chef in white coat preparing a salad with bowls of sesame seeds and dressing on a kitchen counter.
Close-up of a plate with two beef burger sandwiches layered with lettuce, tomato, and cheese, with the buns cut in half showing the ingredients inside.
Person chopping large green collard leaves on a wooden cutting board, with a kitchen knife nearby and a yellow bowl with sauce or soup to the side.
Fresh mixed green salad with cucumbers, cherry tomatoes, red onion, and spices in a wooden bowl with wooden utensils.
Woman in black apron smiling behind a red pot of baked dish on a kitchen table.
Four people standing in front of a quilt wall with various embroidered portraits and images, smiling and posing for the photo.
A plate of cooked chicken with mushroom gravy, a bowl of white rice, and a red skillet of cooked mushrooms and herbs on a wooden table.
A pumpkin pie with four slices cut out, sitting on a patterned cloth.
Raw whole chicken on a blue platter surrounded by bowls of chopped onions, chopped celery, chopped green onions, various seasonings, chicken broth, rice, and a bottle of oil on a wooden surface.
A smiling woman in a white chef's coat standing at a kitchen counter with a large bowl of salad and small bowls of ingredients, with a decorative tile wall and plant in the background.
Three plates with small bundt cakes topped with cinnamon sugar, displayed on a wooden table with dessert spoons.
Close-up of cooked fried rice with chopped green onions and small pieces of meat or vegetables.
A slice of pecan pie with a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top, served in a glass dish on a colorful fabric background.
A plate with pickles, blackberries, cheese, sliced cured meats, crackers, and a small dish of what looks like a spread or dip, with a glass of iced tea and a jar of mixed vegetables on a wooden table.
A woman cooking French fries at a restaurant kitchen.
Shrimp salad with herbs and onion in a white bowl on a wooden surface.
A bowl of white rice, a plate of beef and mushroom stew, and a large pot of cooked beef with mushrooms on a wooden table with some green onion stems and a striped cloth.
Homemade meatloaf on a wooden cutting board with a slice cut out, a steak knife, and a plate of cookies beside it.