{"product_id":"spice-blending-amp-the-language-of-flavor-with-8020-creole-nate-figueroa","title":"Spice Blending \u0026 the Language of Flavor with 8020 Creole\/Nate Figueroa","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"SectionWrapper_section__RTJJz\" data-testid=\"section-wrapper-overview\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Overview_summaryWrapper__xGQx4\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"Overview_summary__kcVOq\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW8133128 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW8133128 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW8133128 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8133128 BCX0\"\u003eSpices tell stories—of migration, trade, survival, and creativity. In this workshop, Creole Pitmaster Nate Fig\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8133128 BCX0\"\u003earo of 8020 Creole BBQ\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8133128 BCX0\"\u003e will lead participants through the cultural significance of spice blending in Black culinary traditions, particularly in Southern and diasporic cooking. This workshop frames spice blending as both culinary skill and cultural expression.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW8133128 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW8133128 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW8133128 BCX0\" lang=\"EN-US\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"none\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW8133128 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8133128 BCX0\"\u003eBio: Nate Figaro is\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun ContextualSpellingAndGrammarErrorV2Themed SCXW8133128 BCX0\"\u003eself taught\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8133128 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ePitmaster with roots from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW8133128 BCX0\"\u003eLafayette, Louisiana\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW8133128 BCX0\"\u003e. He started 8020 Creole BBQ to highlight the BBQ and both Creole and Cajun cuisine of Louisiana and the Mississippi Delta. Nate has worked with James Beard nominated Pitmasters around the South and continues to develop his craft and represent the history of those African American Pitmasters and chefs who came before him. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW8133128 BCX0\" data-ccp-props='{\"134233117\":false,\"134233118\":false,\"335551550\":0,\"335551620\":0,\"335557856\":16777215,\"335559738\":240,\"335559739\":240}'\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRegister for this free event \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/spice-blending-the-language-of-flavor-with-8020-creolenate-figueroa-tickets-1984910236951?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFlour \u0026amp; Ink\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a recipe-storytelling and portrait exhibition coming to The Market at 7th Street as part of SHOUT!, transforming cherished handwritten recipes into living art that celebrates Charlotte’s culinary heritage and the people behind it. Through interactive community prompts, story-sharing moments, and the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFaces of Flour \u0026amp; Ink\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eportrait series featuring selected local chefs, the activation invites visitors to slow down, connect, and experience the memories, traditions, and flavors that bring us together. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegister for this free event \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/spice-blending-the-language-of-flavor-with-8020-creolenate-figueroa-tickets-1984910236951?aff=ebdsoporgprofile\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Event","offers":[{"title":"General Admission","offer_id":44047301902435,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0621\/7515\/0179\/files\/image.webp?v=1773190338","url":"https:\/\/redricebooks.com\/products\/spice-blending-amp-the-language-of-flavor-with-8020-creole-nate-figueroa","provider":"Red Rice Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}