Black Food Culture, History and Recipes

Power Hungry

Women of the Black Panther Party and Freedom Summer and Their Fight to Feed A Movement

by Cope, Suzanne

Book - 2022

This title looks at the work of two Black women who used food as part of their political advocacy. Cleo Silvers fed children through the Black Panthers br...Show more This title looks at the work of two Black women who used food as part of their political advocacy. Cleo Silvers fed children through the Black Panthers breakfast programs and Aylene Quin used her Mississippi restaurant to host meetings between civil rights leaders. Show less

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Tanya Holland's California Soul

Recipes From A Culinary Journey West

by Holland, Tanya

Book - 2022

Bay Area chef and author, Tanya Holland, shares over 80 recipes and traces the roots of modern California soul food to the Great Migration that brought African American food and culture to the West Coast. Bay Area chef and author, Tanya Holland, shares over 80 recipes and traces the roots of modern California soul food to the Great Migration that brought African American food and culture to the West Coast. Show less

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Watermelon & Red Birds

A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations

by Taylor, Nicole A.

Book - 2022

Author, Nicole Taylor has created recipes that put a new twist on the food, traditions and flavors of Juneteenth celebrations. Author, Nicole Taylor has created recipes that put a new twist on the food, traditions and flavors of Juneteenth celebrations. Show less

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Black-eyed Peas and Hoghead Cheese

A Story of Food, Family, and Freedom

by Armand, Glenda

Picture Book - 2022

Frances learns about her culture and family history through cooking traditional dishes with her Creole grandmother. The book includes a recipe for Fay's Fabulous Pralines. Frances learns about her culture and family history through cooking traditional dishes with her Creole grandmother. The book includes a recipe for Fay's Fabulous Pralines. Show less

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The Rise

Black Cooks and the Soul of American Food

by Samuelsson, Marcus

Book - 2020

Marcus Samuelsson, award-winning chef, author, and television personality brings together food, culture, history, and 150 recipes to highlight the diversity of Black cooking today. Marcus Samuelsson, award-winning chef, author, and television personality brings together food, culture, history, and 150 recipes to highlight the diversity of Black cooking today. Show less

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Carla Hall's Soul Food

Everyday and Celebration

by Hall, Carla

Book - 2018

Carla Hall's Soul Food features over 145 recipes and 120 photographs including African American, Caribbean, and African flavors. Carla Hall's Soul Food features over 145 recipes and 120 photographs including African American, Caribbean, and African flavors. Show less

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My America

Recipes From A Young Black Chef

by Onwuachi, Kwame

Book - 2022

Celebrating food from the African diaspora, Chef Kwame Onwuachi, puts his personal spin on recipes from Nigeria, Ethiopia, the Caribbean, the American South and the Bronx. Celebrating food from the African diaspora, Chef Kwame Onwuachi, puts his personal spin on recipes from Nigeria, Ethiopia, the Caribbean, the American South and the Bronx. Show less

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Black Girl Baking

Wholesome Recipes Inspired by A Soulful Upbringing

by Guy, Jerrelle

Book - 2018

Jerelle Guy shares recipes and food memories with ingredients that involve whole flours, less refined sugar, and vegan alternatives. Jerelle Guy shares recipes and food memories with ingredients that involve whole flours, less refined sugar, and vegan alternatives. Show less

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Ghetto Gastro Black Power Kitchen

by Gray, Jon

Book - 2022

This book from a Bronx-based culinary collective offers 75 mostly plant-based recipes along with storytelling and photography that celebrates Black food and culture. This book from a Bronx-based culinary collective offers 75 mostly plant-based recipes along with storytelling and photography that celebrates Black food and culture. Show less

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Black Food

Stories, Art, and Essays

Book - 2021

Chef and author, Bryant Terry explores Black foodways through a collection of recipes, essays, and poems from over 100 contributors who offer their own perspectives on the importance food within culture. Chef and author, Bryant Terry explores Black foodways through a collection of recipes, essays, and poems from over 100 contributors who offer their own perspectives on the importance food within culture. Show less

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Farming While Black

Soul Fire Farm's Practical Guide to Liberation on the Land

by Penniman, Leah

Book - 2018

A "how to" guide for aspiring Black farmers, this title uses the program curriculum at Soul Fire Farm and helps all farmers to understand the distinct, technical contributions of African-heritage people to sustainable agriculture. A "how to" guide for aspiring Black farmers, this title uses the program curriculum at Soul Fire Farm and helps all farmers to understand the distinct, technical contributions of African-heritage people to sustainable agriculture. Show less

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