As someone who has tried (and oftentimes failed) to record and preserve her own family recipes, Kristen really connected with chefarmer-turned-author Matthew Raiford's mission to document the dishes and stories from his. For this week's Genius Session, Kristen goes behind the scenes with Matthew, as he shares his process of writing Bress 'n' Nyam: Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-Generation Farmer.

Referenced in this episode:

• Bress 'n' Nyam: Gullah Geechee Recipes from a Sixth-Generation Farmer
• Watermelon Steak Salad With Heirloom Tomatoes & Sangria Vinaigrette recipe

Genius-Hunter Extra-Credit:

• Peep this excerpt from the "Eart/Earth" chapter
• Matthew's Gullah Rice to make tonight