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American soul : the Black history of food in the United States Cover Image Book

American soul : the Black history of food in the United States / Anela Malik & original recipes by Renae Wilson ; illustrations by Andrea Pippins.

Malik, Anela, (author.). Wilson, Renae, (author.). Pippins, Andrea, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Delve into foodways of the United States, including testimonies from more than 30 Black chefs, restaurateurs, historians and luminaries, as well as 40 historically-rooted recipes. Equal parts historical exploration and cookbook, this rich narrative reveals the rich and indelible contributions of the Black diaspora in shaping the footprint of American cuisine. With nuance and empathy, Anela reveals the unrecognized Black roots of some of the most iconic American food traditions and provides a deeper understanding of the profound yet hidden contributions of the Black community to American cuisine.

Record details

  • ISBN: 9781426222405
  • ISBN: 1426222408
  • Physical Description: 317 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 29 cm
  • Publisher: Washington, D.C. : National Geographic, [2025]

Content descriptions

General Note:
"Including 40 recipes"--cover.
Bibliography, etc. Note:
Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
Formatted Contents Note:
The stories we tell -- The diverse roots of American cuisine -- Enslaved Black labor & wealth generation -- Nationalizing Black cuisine -- Looking ahead -- A celebratory feast -- Where do we go now?

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Subject:
African Americans > Food.
African American cooking > History.
Food habits > United States.
Cooking, American.
Genre:
Cookbooks.
Recipes.

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