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The Great Cornbread Debate

Nourish is a show about food – what it says about who we are, where we're from, and the ties that connect us. Twice each month, we’ll explore the people, culture, and SCIENCE behind what we eat - from farm to table. Think of this show as food for your mind, body, and soul.

The Great Cornbread Debate

Season 1 Episode 7 | 7m 51s | CC

Cornbread is undoubtedly a southern staple, but there is great debate about - how to make it, what ingredients to use and what to serve it with. For this episode of Nourish, Chef Hardette Harris breaks down some of the biggest cornbread questions - and shows you how to make a regional favorite, "hot water cornbread."

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