Juneteenth Collard Greens Salad with Country Fried Catfish by Melba Wilson Juneteenth was recognized as a federal holiday in 2021 by President Biden, but my family celebrated it for many years prior.
Red punch is a major traditional at Juneteenth celebrations. Eating red foods and drinking red beverages symbolizes the struggles the strength, life and death of those who were enslaved.
Restaurateur, caterer and cookbook author Melba Wilson, of the famed New York City restaurant Melba's, is stopping by the TODAY kitchen to celebrate Juneteenth. To commemorate the holiday, she is ...