{"product_id":"sweet-home-cafe-cookbook-a-celebration-of-african-american-cooking-hardcover","title":"Sweet Home Cafe Cookbook: A Celebration of African American Cooking - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eNmaahc\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJessica B. Harris\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by), \u003cb\u003eAlbert Lukas\u003c\/b\u003e (Contribution by)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA celebration of African American cooking with 109 recipes from the National Museum of African American History and Culture's Sweet Home Caf . Named a 2019 James Beard Foundation Book Award nominee for best American cookbook; a \u003ci\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/i\u003e best cookbook of fall 2018; a \u003ci\u003eBooklist\u003c\/i\u003e top 10 food book of 2018; an \u003ci\u003eEssence\u003c\/i\u003e Oct 2018 pick, and more.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince the 2016 opening of the National Museum of African American History and Culture, its Sweet Home Caf  has become a destination in its own right. Showcasing African American contributions to American cuisine, the caf  offers favorite dishes made with locally sourced ingredients, adding modern flavors and contemporary twists on classics. Now both readers and home cooks can partake of the caf 's bounty: drawing upon traditions of family and fellowship strengthened by shared meals, \u003ci\u003e Sweet Home Caf  Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates African American cooking through recipes served by the caf  itself and dishes inspired by foods from African American culture. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith 109 recipes, the sumptuous \u003ci\u003eSweet Home Caf  Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e takes readers on a deliciously unique journey. Presented here are the salads, sides, soups, snacks, sauces, main dishes, breads, and sweets that emerged in America as African, Caribbean, and European influences blended together. Featured recipes include Pea Tendril Salad, Fried Green Tomatoes, Hoppin' John, S n galaise Peanut Soup, Maryland Crab Cakes, Jamaican Grilled Jerk Chicken, Shrimp \u0026amp; Grits, Fried Chicken and Waffles, Pan Roasted Rainbow Trout, Hickory Smoked Pork Shoulder, Chow Chow, Banana Pudding, Chocolate Chess Pie, and many others. More than a collection of inviting recipes, this book illustrates the pivotal--and often overlooked--role that African Americans have played in creating and re-creating American foodways. Offering a deliciously new perspective on African American food and culinary culture, \u003ci\u003eSweet Home Caf  Cookbook\u003c\/i\u003e is an absolute must-have.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmong the many treasures at the NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE, which opened in September 2016, is its Sweet Home Café. Developed in thoughtful collaboration with Restaurant Associates, which focuses on creating extraordinary dining experiences in cultural institutions, the café showcases the rich culture and history of the African American people with traditional, authentic offerings as well as up-to-date dishes. JESSICA B. HARRIS is an award-winning culinary historian, author, and journalist and served as advisor to the museum as it developed the café. She is the author of twelve cookbooks, including \u003ci\u003eHigh on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America\u003c\/i\u003e. Supervising Chef ALBERT LUKAS crafted the innovative and highly acclaimed café menu, which ties together food history, heritage ingredient sourcing, and modern tastes. Executive Chef JEROME GRANT oversees the café and develops inventive special meals for holiday and seasonal celebrations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 224\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.9 x 10.2 x 8.7 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 23, 2018\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44967666122854,"sku":"9781588346407","price":38.15,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0599\/7255\/0758\/files\/eEgwdU4xZTlzL1RNdnJpU1pUUTV0Zz09.webp?v=1773100236","url":"https:\/\/infinitylightwa.com\/products\/sweet-home-cafe-cookbook-a-celebration-of-african-american-cooking-hardcover","provider":"Infinity Light","version":"1.0","type":"link"}