Ubuntu MKE celebrates Wisconsin’s African food traditions and influence [Video]

GERRON: WELCOME BACK. 11: 51. 20 MEET IN THE STUDIO ARE NELL BENTON, A COOKBOOK AUTHOR AND OWNER OF “BOWLS” AND “THE NATIONAL.” AND MARTA BIANCHINI, OWNER OF “CUBANITAS.” THANK YOU FOR BEING HERE. WE ARE TALKING ABOUT THE FLAVORS OF AFRICA AND CELEBRATING FOODS FROM THE DIASPORA. TELL ME ABOUT WHAT IS GOING ON. >> WE ARE GEARING UP TO CELEBRATE AFRICAN CULTURE. I AM FROM KENYA. I JUST GOT BACK ABOUT A MONTH AGO. THERE ARE SIMILARITIES WITH CUBAN CUISINE AND THE CUISINE THAT CAME FROM AFRICA TO CUBA ARE VERY SIMILAR. WE ARE GOING TO HIGHLIGHT SOME OF THESE THINGS. AT LEAST, MY TABLE IS DURING THIS EVENT ON NOVEMBER 10. GERRON: YOU WERE EXPLAINING THERE ARE MORE THAN 400 PEOPLE ALREADY SIGNED UP TO BE PART OF THIS GALA. YOU ARE FEATURING DOZENS OF LOCAL CHEFS. TELL ME HOW THAT WILL WORK. >> WE HAVE 40 …