April Wright

7 years of experience writing about and photographing food
Creator of Whisk It Real Gud blog which focuses on quick, accessible recipes for the home cook
Featured in The Pioneer Woman, The Kitchn, Food52, Essence and Country Living

Experience

April is the writer, photographer and recipe developer behind the blog Whisk It Real Gud, where she shares her knack for creating delicious, down-to-earth dishes. She enjoys developing recipes for southern food, American food and ethnic food, and loves experimenting with different ingredients and cooking techniques. For Taste of Home, she’s shared food stories and recipes about Kwanzaa, including her recipe for benne seed wafers, a traditional Kwanzaa holiday cookie. April has also been featured in The Pioneer Woman, HuffPost and Food52.

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Articles & Recipes

12 Essential Kwanzaa Recipes for Your Holiday Feast

Recipes featured during Kwanzaa highlight influences from African cuisine. Here are some of my favorite Kwanzaa recipes!

Kwanzaa is an African American and Pan-Africa holiday celebrating family, community and culture observed from December 26 through january 1.

Your Guide to Kwanzaa Food Traditions

We're sharing everything you need to know about Kwanzaa, including the traditions, symbolism and some tasty Kwanzaa food ideas.