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storsoaxa's review against another edition
5.0
This book helps to fill the gaps of the American history class. Everyone should read it.
kendyle's review against another edition
informative
inspiring
medium-paced
4.5
The digital edition has a lot of errors where a random space is stuck into the middle of a word (example: En gland)
ttavaras's review against another edition
5.0
Dr. Harris does an amazing job going through the history of African diasporic cuisine. If you love culinary history , this book is a must.
tcruns's review against another edition
This book is as interesting as the docuseries that was done about it.
teriboop's review against another edition
4.0
This book follows the history of southern African American food from its roots in Africa through the transatlantic slave trade to its American beginnings. Many of the dishes we consider as being "southern foods" have a rich African heritage. Foods like rice, corn, and yams were used as provisions for the slave ships bound for Brazil, the Caribbean, and North America. Harris follows the journey of these foods and details the history as the basis of southern food. Harris also explains how food was used in the traditions and celebrations of the enslaved and how they were used to help the newly freed people earn a living and provide for themselves.
The author also describes how political events and decisions were made around the table. In particular, Harris discusses the sit-ins in diners during the Civil Right era. This is an interesting connection that veers from the main thesis a bit to describe how food connects us all and contributed to the African Diaspora in ways that may not normally be considered.
Solid book on the culinary history of southern foods.
The author also describes how political events and decisions were made around the table. In particular, Harris discusses the sit-ins in diners during the Civil Right era. This is an interesting connection that veers from the main thesis a bit to describe how food connects us all and contributed to the African Diaspora in ways that may not normally be considered.
Solid book on the culinary history of southern foods.
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mybooktasticlife's review against another edition
challenging
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informative
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5.0