The campus community is invited to enjoy a special Soul Food Lunch on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2024, at The Edge at Akers. Lisa Cox, who is a Cook II on the Akers team, developed a unique menu to showcase traditional African American soul food during Black History Month.

Menu selections are listed below. Additionally, guests can enjoy a performance by an MSU ARTS4U jazz quartet from noon to 2 p.m.

Sticks and Noodles

• Shrimp and Grits
• Cornmeal Catfish
• Sauteed Cabbage with Peppers and Onion

Tandoori

• Halal Jerk Chicken
• Mango Salsa
• Vegan Grilled Chic'n
• Carrots
• Vegan Dirty Rice

The Pit

• Smoked Pork Ribs
• Orange BBQ Sauce
• Mac and Cheese
• Turnip and Mustard Greens with Turnip Bottoms
• Candied Sweet Potatoes
• Homemade Cornbread

The Pit / Cold Salads

• Homemade Potato Salad
• Tomatoes, Onion and Cucumber Salad

The Pit / Grille

• Regular Scramble and Tofu Scramble
• Biscuits and Sausage Gravy
• Hard-cooked Eggs
• Chicken Sausage (breakfast only, ending around 11 a.m.)
• Seasoned Diced Potatoes (breakfast only, ending around 11 a.m.)
• Wing Dings (lunch only, starting around 11:30 a.m.)

Soups

• 6 Bean Soup
• Chicken and Dumpling Soup

Desserts

• Peach Cobbler
• Banana Pudding
• Lemon Pound Cake
• Pecan Pie
• Sweet Potato Pie
• Chocolate Chip Cookies