Share your recipe, Share your story

Share your recipe, Share your story

Understanding our community through food
Food is more than something we eat — it is a way to understand one another. The tradition of a holiday meal , a favorite meal, or a recipe passed down from a home country tells a story about the experience, history, and culture that shaped us as individuals. When shared, these dishes help us see how those personal histories come together to shape our Lafayette County community.

This project, led by University of Mississippi student Ali Blackburn, invites students, residents, farmers, chefs, canners, and casserole lovers to submit not just their favorite recipes but also the stories that make them meaningful. The story is as important as the recipe — together they create an opportunity to learn from one another, celebrate our diverse backgrounds, and strengthen the bonds that connect us all.

This is an open invitation to share your favorite recipe, meal and story.
Recipe Name
What makes this recipe special to you?
Share a story of why this is your favorite dish, holiday staple, or comfort food.
How did you learn to make this dish?
Was this dish passed down, something you made on a first date, or a holiday staple
AppetizersSoupsSaladsVegetablesMain DishesDessertsOther

Unit Types

celsius = C
fahrenheit = F
milliliter = ml
liter = L
milligram = mg
gram = g
kilogram = kg
millimeter = mm
centimeter = cm
meter = m

teaspoon = tsp.
tablespoon = tbsp.
cup = c.
quart = qt.
ounce = oz.
pint = pt.
gallon = gal.
inch = in.
pound = lb.

List of Ingredients
Cooking Steps
Share a picture of your family or the food

this is not required
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Submitter Name

First NameLast Name
Submitter Phone Number
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Submitter Email
example@example.com
Submitter Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Thank you for sharing your recipe and story as part of the Share Your Recipe, Share Your Story project. The event cooridnator is working with the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council. By submitting your recipe and story, you grant the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council permission to use, reproduce, publish, and share your submission in any format — including social media, digital platforms, and printed materials — as part of this community project and other related initiatives.

Your contribution helps us celebrate the history, culture, and traditions that make Lafayette County unique, and we are grateful to include your story as part of our shared community narrative

For more information on this project and programs offered by the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council visit www.oxfordarts.com or call 662-236-6429
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