Molly Cottontail

Welcome to the Afro Tales podcast, where we set sail into the rich tapestry of stories from Indigenous and African descent in the Americas and the Caribbean. In this episode we find ourselves in Alabama and your storyteller, Amon Mazingo, will bring to life the cunning and clever Miss Molly Cottontail. Discover how she outwits Mister Fox and Hungry Billy in a tale that's bound to leave you pondering the intricacies of folklore characters. After the tale, join Chef for a culinary adventure inspired by the story, as he shares his mouth-watering recipe for black folks shrimp and grits. Dive into this episode for a blend of culture, humor, and deliciousness!

Book: Cut From the Same Cloth

Retold By: Robert D. San Souci & Brian Pinkey

Chef, has served up a savory breakfast. We are having Black Folks Shrimp & Grits. This is a pleasure to make in the Galley just for you and I hope you enjoy it.

Afro Tales Recipe of the week: Black Folks Shrimp & Grits

https://blackpeoplesrecipes.com/black-folks-shrimp-and-grits/

Chapters:

(00:00) Afro Tales podcast explores the tales of indigenous and african descent

(00:23) Jenny asked Aunt Nancy to tell her a story about Molly Cottontail

(10:11) American women of myth, legend and tall tale by Robert D. San Souci

(15:17) Molly used feminine wows to trick hungry Billy and Mister Fox

(19:27) Today we will be creating black folks shrimp and grits

Rabbit Stories:

Aint No chicken

https://www.afrotalescast.com/aint-no-chicken/

Lil Girl & Bruh Rabbit