(Seguin – The flavorful tradition, A Taste of Soul, is returning this weekend for lunch.
Previously held as part of the annual five-day Guadalupe County MLK Commission Martin Luther King Jr. celebration, organizers have decided to again host the soul food event separately this year. Organizers say the move allows the group to fundraise in preparation of next year’s MLK Day events.
The Annual “Taste of Soul” will be held Saturday beginning at 11 a.m. at the Seguin Youth Services building. Plates are $15 each.
Committee member Regina Lee says attendees will get to pick and choose from a wide selection of traditional favorites.
“You get a plate and you get to pick and choose what you want to eat, and it comes with a small dessert which is a peach cobbler. You have your choice of meat and there will be smothered pork chops, grilled chicken, fried chicken, gumbo, jambalaya, chili beans, mac and cheese, black eyed peas, collard greens or mustard greens. We have the corn bread and plain white rice to put your things over. So, you have your choice of what you want,” said Lee.
In addition to the meal, Lee says the event will also feature a bake-off – all done in the spirit of community.
“We are also going to have a bake off. Some of the people are making cakes and what not and so they can come and see that. Like I said, it’s not a very long event. Talk and mingle and see what’s going on with the community. It’s a good pick-up meal and lunch,” said Lee.
Only cash or checks will be accepted at the door. The Seguin Youth Services building is located at 919 N. Guadalupe St.