Chef and Author Matthew Raiford to present on Gullah foodways at Southern Georgetown Library
May 13, 2026
The Georgetown County Library’s “A Glorious Cause” series continues this Thursday, May 14, with a special presentation by Chef and Farmer Matthew Raiford. The event will take place at 2:00 pm at the Southern Georgetown Library, located at 4187 Powell Road.
Raiford, a Gullah Geechee descendant whose family roots trace back to the historic Plantersville area of Georgetown County, will present on historic Gullah foodways. Attendees will have the opportunity to sample “Reezy-Peezy,” a traditional dish made with authentic Carolina Gold rice, served with a variety of dipping sauces.
A former Associate Professor of Culinary Arts at the College of Coastal Georgia, Raiford is the author of the critically acclaimed cookbook, Bress ‘n’ Nyam: Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-Generation Farmer. He currently operates Gilliard Farm in Brunswick, Georgia, a property that has been in his family for generations. Raiford is a frequent visitor to the Georgetown Library, where he conducts genealogical research into his ancestors’ history in the region, including their associations with Chicora Wood.
The “A Glorious Cause: South Carolina and the American Revolution” series is free and open to the public. Due to a schedule change, Raiford is stepping in for the May 14 session originally featuring Chef Sallie Ann Robinson.
