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lsparrow's review against another edition
3.0
some amazing recipes done by so many amazing cooks - This felt like a very dense cookbook, a lot to take in. Some amazing recipes - although this book did not make me feel like cooking more like eating.
melissabeth's review against another edition
5.0
So inspired to try many of these recipes but more importantly I enjoyed reading this book and learning so much about these amazing talented chefs, their lives, their dreams, their experiences and there aspirations. Highly recommend this book, great reading as well as recipes!
schnacks's review against another edition
4.0
A beautiful book, with beautiful intentions. Unfortunately I wasn't a fan of the first recipe I cooked from it, but we won't condemn it yet.
sssnoo's review against another edition
2.0
I have extremely mixed opinions about this book. Let me try and list them.
- This book highlights black cooks, and that’s part of the title. In that regard it’s vast and detailed and I now have a long list of restaurants across the country I want to try. Well done.
- As a cook book (which it is)it’s pretty inaccessible to most cooks, even experienced ones. I consider myself adventurous and willing to hunt out ingredients for a special dish. But even so, there are so many ingredients (almost one in every recipe) that are either not accessible without a long look (in a big city) or through mail order. I looked up prices, and many of these recipes would cost an arm and a leg and leave you with unused ingredients you would likely through out.
- I tagged about half a dozen recipes I thought I might try. Thats not a lot from a pricy book like this.
- Many of the recipes look tasty, but the time, effort and ingredients made me wave bye-bye.
If you want to learn about some of the history of black cooking in America, and are interested in established and up and coming chefs, or if you are a serious foodie then this book may be worth the purchase. While I read it from cover to cover and may make a small number of the recipes, I rather wish I had my money back. I’m glad I bought the kindle version otherwise I’d be donating the hard cover. Sorry Marcus. I love your passion, but this book is for a very small niche audience.
- This book highlights black cooks, and that’s part of the title. In that regard it’s vast and detailed and I now have a long list of restaurants across the country I want to try. Well done.
- As a cook book (which it is)it’s pretty inaccessible to most cooks, even experienced ones. I consider myself adventurous and willing to hunt out ingredients for a special dish. But even so, there are so many ingredients (almost one in every recipe) that are either not accessible without a long look (in a big city) or through mail order. I looked up prices, and many of these recipes would cost an arm and a leg and leave you with unused ingredients you would likely through out.
- I tagged about half a dozen recipes I thought I might try. Thats not a lot from a pricy book like this.
- Many of the recipes look tasty, but the time, effort and ingredients made me wave bye-bye.
If you want to learn about some of the history of black cooking in America, and are interested in established and up and coming chefs, or if you are a serious foodie then this book may be worth the purchase. While I read it from cover to cover and may make a small number of the recipes, I rather wish I had my money back. I’m glad I bought the kindle version otherwise I’d be donating the hard cover. Sorry Marcus. I love your passion, but this book is for a very small niche audience.
dray's review against another edition
5.0
The voice of this book is excellent. The stories and work of the chef's are excellent and a long overdue celebration of food and spirirt.
beautyfullperla's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
loveinpanels's review against another edition
5.0
I don't usually mark cookbooks on Goodreads, but this is a mix between narrative and recipes so I say it counts in my completely made-up system.
Rise was/is inspiring for my pandemic-and-parenting-weary cooking brain. We've cooked three recipes from it and while they don't look quite like the photos in the book and we had to substitute some ingredients, they've been delicious.
I need to figure out how to use my broiler without filling the house with smoke, but hey, goals are good right?
Rise was/is inspiring for my pandemic-and-parenting-weary cooking brain. We've cooked three recipes from it and while they don't look quite like the photos in the book and we had to substitute some ingredients, they've been delicious.
I need to figure out how to use my broiler without filling the house with smoke, but hey, goals are good right?
bplache's review against another edition
emotional
funny
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
3.5
My favourites
14 - Lagos Plantains
65 - Island Jollof RIce
113 - Pork and Beans
127 - Lamb Wat
134 - Doro Wat Rigatoni
136 - Curry Goat
151 - Baobab Buttermilk Peach Popsicles
154 - Wild Berry Pie
218 - Chickpea Flatbread
219 - Lentil Dal
229 - Fish Cakes
256 - Ginger + Hibiscus Flower Granita
14 - Lagos Plantains
65 - Island Jollof RIce
113 - Pork and Beans
127 - Lamb Wat
134 - Doro Wat Rigatoni
136 - Curry Goat
151 - Baobab Buttermilk Peach Popsicles
154 - Wild Berry Pie
218 - Chickpea Flatbread
219 - Lentil Dal
229 - Fish Cakes
256 - Ginger + Hibiscus Flower Granita