African American Foodways: Explorations of History and Culture

Presents a collection of essays that focus on African American cooking and food customs.

If I Can Cook, You Know God Can
By Ntozake Shange
Ntozake Shange offers this eclectic tribute to black cuisine as a true food of life, one that reflects the tenacious spirit and powerful history of a people.
The Church Ladies' Celestial Suppers & Sensible Advice
By Brenda Rhodes Miller
Offering a heaping helping of comfort food with a side of good old-fashioned values, the Church Ladies' latest contribution to the cook's essential library features over 200 recipes plus a collection of timeless words of wisdom.