Droppin’ a little Denver food history today. I visited the commemorative marker for Lou Ballast, the Denver restaurateur credited with creating and trademarking the word “cheeseburger” in 1935 at the Humpty Dumpty Barrel Drive-In.

Ten years. Hundreds of stages. Thousands of conversations about food, history, and culture. Today, I’m honored to share that I’ve earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP®) designation from the National Speakers Association (@nsaspeaker). www.instagram.com/reel/DVPCpxH...

Thanks for having me on, @blacketcpod.bsky.social!

During a recent trip to Los Angeles, California, I dined at Stevie's Creole Cafe and had an AMAZING meal: buttermilk biscuit and peach cobbler butter, peach lemonade, fried red snapper po' boy sandwich, Stevie's Seafood youtu.be/MxGz1ySLL68?...

Got some unexpected joy tonight, just when I needed it. I got off the RTD A Line train from the airport at the Central Park Station. As I walked past the train operator window, I heard voice say "Hey, old man." Startled, I look over and it's my childhood friend Courtney Miller driving the train!

If you have a connection to Aurora, Colorado AND you're interested in Black History, I'd love to see you at this upcoming listening session happening on January 21st: www.cpr.org/2026/01/17/a...

Only 13 spots left for my BBQ CLE happening on Dec. 2nd in Denver! 📚🍗🤓 Here's how to register: 1. Fill out this form: docs.google.com/forms/d/1E_N... 2. Purchase a ticket: adrianemiller.com/register-now... 3. Attend! 🎉

On this Veterans Day, I'm celebrating Chef Ricky Moore's efforts to create community through chipped beef and Army stew. Thanks for your service! Read more here: thefoodsection.com/stirring-up-...

Whole fried catfish, coleslaw, and collard greens served by an angel at Catfish King Denver on a fish Friday.

Amazon is helping fund a $300 million build of a ballroom for the White House. Independent bookstores are donating to food banks and organizations that help with food insecurity. They are not the same.

"Once upon a time in Los Angeles, people thought the idea of combining fried chicken & a waffle as a meal was absolutely crazy. Herbert Hudson thought otherwise,” @soulfoodscholar.bsky.social. blog.resy.com/2020/09/the-... #ChickenandWafflesDay #FoodHistory

Are you an operating restaurant, bakery, food truck, caterer, pop up, or other food service business advancing and preserving the legacy of Black food? Apply for a Black Kitchen Initiative Grant before October 19th! More details here: www.leeinitiative.org

📚🎉 I’m thrilled to share that “Cooking to the President’s Taste,” co-authored with Deborah Chang, has won the 2025 NYC Big Book Award in the Cookbook-International category! 🏆

Yo! I'm creating barbecue law and Juneteenth seminars that will be eligible for continuing legal education credit in several states. Please fill out the 5-minute survey below. Your feedback will help me shape the seminar's content and logistics. docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F....

Would love your restaurant recommendations for Palm Beach, Florida!

70 years ago, on this date, Emmett Till was kidnapped and brutally murdered by white men. His family, including his cousin who was with him at the time, is repeating the train ride he took from Chicago to Mississippi in 1955 to mark the anniversary

Join us Tuesday night at Omnivore Books in San Francisco!

I prefer soul food or seafood options.

12 YEARS. One book. A lifetime of flavor. Today marks the anniversary Soul Food — the one that started it all. Get your own autographed copy today at adrianemiller.com/shop/ Here’s to the next chapter of stories, history, and good eating. 🥳📚 Cupcakes are from Cake Sugar World in Denver.

I'm looking forward to checking this new cookbook on how Indian food plays out in the American Midwest. Thanks, Jyoti and Auyon Mukharji! #gift

Thank you Wilford Kale for the great review in The Virginia Gazette of my latest book on Asian heritage presidential chefs!

Thrilled to finally share my brand-new speaking reel! 🥳 Excited to bring my expertise in history, flavor, and soul to your next event! 🍽️🔥 Please share with others! Video Credit: Greese Media #SoulFoodScholar #AdrianMiller #ProfessionalSpeaker #Author #CulinaryHistorian youtu.be/hzmBYBFxOiA?...

August 3rd is National Watermelon Day. Please celebrate accordingly!

Grateful for this wonderful cookbook by Toni Tipton-Martin and America's Test Kitchen! Get your copy ASAP! #gift

For podcast fans. Time Magazine curated a list of what it considers the top 100 podcasts of all time. Did your fave podcast make the list? time.com/collections/...

Are you writing a book on some aspect of African American cuisine that will be published before the end of 2025? Let me know! I'm writing a blog post to highlight the top forthcoming books in this category.

I finally experienced the famous pastrami burger at Crown Burger in Denver, Colorado. Good steak fries and SLAMMIN' onion rings as well.

One of the joys of flipping through a used cookbook is finding notes from a prior owner. "M" wasn't feeling the key lime pie recipe in this one. 😮😅

As a former Colorado Book Award winner and former Colorado Humanities board member, i hope you'll support this year's awards! Deets below:

This one is for my lawyer friends: Have you recently been to a memorable continuing legal education (CLE) seminar/workshop? If so, please indicate the CLE's title/subject and who taught it.

Soooo, do I make a better Superman or Krypto?

Happy National Hot Dog Day! My all-time fave hot dog is a slaw dog with a streak of mustard. How about you?

Great things happening at Campbell Chapel AME Church this weekend! Saturday at 11 a.m., we're hosting a brunch event featuring Cydney Davis of Absolute Word Church. After her spirit-filled talk, we'll have a delicious meal. If you're craving a good, you're welcome to join us!

I went for a bike ride, and I learned some lessons while out there in them, uh, paths. 1. Going downhill is much easier than going uphill. 2. Cars are scary, and drivers are scarier. 3. Sidewalks are not created equal.

Happy National Macaroni and Cheese Day! Who makes your fave version?

The voters have spoken! Of the options, #4 was the clear winner across all of the social media platforms where I posted my plea for help. HOWEVER, I got things mixed up, and I ordered #2 by accident. In order to preserve election integrity and reassure that your vote counts, I got #4 as well.

Happy National Pecan Pie Day! Give a shout out in the comments to the person/restaurant making your fave version.

Good luck, Chef Westley! Do Colorado proud! kdvr.com/news/local/c...

Check out Caroline Hatchett's good and diverse overview of the US BBQ scene that she wrote for the BBC. Read more: www.bbc.com/travel/artic...

Happy National Fried Chicken Day! Which restaurant, or person, makes fried chicken that you absolutely love? As always, please celebrate accordingly. 📷 from Golden Lady Restaurant in Texarkana, Arkansas.

My July 4th BBQ recap: I made pork spareribs, beef short ribs, and chicken on a 50 year old double barrel drum grill.

Great to meet and hear a fascinating presentation by @drpenieljoseph.bsky.social on his latest book, "Freedom Summer." Thanks to the Boulder Bookstore and the Museum of Boulder for hosting!

Just in time for July 4th! I'm boning up on BBQ tips from "Meathead" Goldwyn in his latest book published by Harvest Books #gift

Grateful that Deborah Chang and we're on Colorado Matters to discuss our latest book on Asian heritage presidential chefs!

Heartwarming video of people dressed up as superheroes bringing joy 🥹🥰 #superheroes #happiness #love #SpreadKindness #SpreadLove

🚨UPDATE 🚨 Due to breaking news coverage of last Friday's U.S. Supreme Court decision, our segment on "Colorado Matters" will now air at 9am and 7pm MDT this Monday, June 30th. My co-author Deborah Chang and I will discuss our new book on Asian heritage presidential chefs!

Tune in TOMORROW (6/27) at 9 am MDT or the replay later in the evening. Deborah Chang and I will discuss our book on Asian heritage presidential chefs. 📖🎙️🎧 here: www.cpr.org/ways-to-list...!

Happy National Catfish Day! Please celebrate accordingly.

OK, watermelon lovers, do these "rules" hold up?