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elemomi's review against another edition
challenging
informative
reflective
slow-paced
3.5
There’s a lot to process in this book, and it’s so densely packed with information that I think it lends itself to reading better in print than in audio. Incredibly informative, and I don’t think I’ll look at a plate of southern food the same ever again.
abaugher's review against another edition
5.0
Amazing combination of the history of black american cooking and the story behind the food. If you don't like learning about the racist roots of the US past, and how it has grown into a big ugly misshapen form of life, this book is not for you. If you want to learn even more of the real history, I strongly encourage the reading, and re-reading, of this eye-opening account.
agnewjacob120's review
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4.5
Excellent journey through the history of food and the key role of Africa and African Americans in developing Southern food. Sometimes a tad flowery in prose for my taste, but that is a personal taste
themodvictorian's review
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medium-paced
4.0
sportsnguyz12's review
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4.5
High on the list of my favorite food is creole and southern cuisine and adding historical ingredients to the mix is the cherry on top (see what I did there)? Michael Twitty is a voice of education, sarcasm, humor, and passion to the culinary arts of the South and the history of where some of the most popular southern recipes come from. This is his truth and the truth of so many others who’s ancestry stems from a horrendous past.
This book was a gem to read!
This book was a gem to read!
hannahpom's review against another edition
5.0
Such a meaningful and eye opening account of African American doorways. I think the way I eat is forever changed by Michael’s words.