Black Food: Stories Art and Recipes from Across the African Diaspora A Cookbook
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A beautiful rich and groundbreaking book exploring Black foodways within America and around the world curated by food activist and author of Vegetable Kingdom Bryant Terry. Mouthwatering visually stunning and intoxicating Black Food tells a global story of creativity endurance and imagination that was sustained in the face of dispersal displacement and oppression.Imani Perry Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University In this stunning and deeply heartfelt tribute to Black culinary ingenuity Bryant Terry captures the broad and divergent voices of the African Diaspora through the prism of food. With contributions from more than 100 Black cultural luminaires from around the globe the book moves through chapters exploring parts of the Black experience from Homeland to Migration Spirituality to Black Future offering delicious recipes moving essays and arresting artwork. As much a joyful celebration of Black culture as a cookbook Black Food explores the interweaving of food experience and community through original poetry and essays including "Jollofing with Toni Morrison" by Sarah Ladipo Manyika "Queer Intelligence" by Zoe Adjonyoh "The Spiritual Ecology of Black Food" by Leah Penniman and "Foodsteps in Motion" by Michael W. Twitty. The recipes are similarly expansive and generous including sentimental favorites and fresh takes such as Crispy Cassava Skillet Cakes from Yewande Komolafe Okra & Shrimp Purloo from BJ Dennis Jerk Chicken Ramen from Suzanne Barr Avocado and Mango Salad with Spicy Pickled Carrot and Rof Dressing from Pierre Thiam and Sweet Potato Pie from Jenn Claiborne. Visually stunning artwork from such notables as Black Panther Party creative director Emory Douglas and artist Sarina Mantle are woven throughout and the book includes a signature musical playlist curated by Bryant. With arresting artwork and innovative design Black Food is a visual and spiritual feast that will satisfy any soul.
