African American Culinary

When the organizing committee for her upcoming high school reunion needs a caterer, Halia agrees to help out. Soon she's serving up her signature macaroni and cheese and famous chicken wings to a host of appreciative ex-classmates. Some folks have blossomed since graduation. Others, like manipulative Raynell Rollins, currently married to a former football star, haven't changed nearly enough. When Raynell is found dead the morning after the reunion, the role call of possible suspects could fill the school gymnasium. Extramarital affairs, mega-church scandals and sports secrets...

Across America, the pure love and popularity of barbecue cookery have gone through the roof. Prepared in one regional style or another, in the South and beyond, barbecue is one of the nation's most distinctive culinary arts. And people aren't just eating it; they're also reading books and articles and watching TV shows about it. But why is it, asks Adrian Miller - admitted 'cuehead and longtime certified barbecue judge - that in today's barbecue culture, African Americans don't get much love?

Southern food is integral to the American culinary tradition, yet the question of who "owns" it is one of the most provocative touch points in our ongoing struggles over race. In this unique memoir, culinary historian Michael W. Twitty takes listeners to the white-hot center of this fight, tracing the roots of his own family and the charged politics surrounding the origins of soul food, barbecue, and all Southern cuisine. From the tobacco and rice farms of colonial times to plantation kitchens and backbreaking cotton fields, Twitty tells his family story.

Mahalia's Sweet Tea boasts the most flavorful soul food in all of Prince George's County, Maryland. But as events at the beauty industry's leading trade show turn ugly, owner Halia Watkins needs to bite into an unsavory new item on the menu - murder!

Discover a universe of flavors with “Spice Mixology,” your comprehensive guide to the mesmerizing world of spices, herbs, and flavor infusions. Keep your palate guessing with this essential culinary adventure that introduces novices and experts alike to an array of spice blends, from the fiery rich combinations found in Asian cuisine to milder, fragrant mixes that soothe the senses. Unearth the savory secrets of the Mediterranean or embark on a taste journey to the East, all from the comfort of your kitchen. “Spice Mixology” takes you on a robust flavor safari, expertly guiding you ...

Dive into the exciting world of Fusion Cuisine with this brand-new e-book "Fusion Cuisine Unleashed". This comprehensive guide provides you with a suite of eclectic recipes and an enlightening perspective on the cultural influences behind them. "Fusion Cuisine Unleashed" offers a rich buffet of chapters that weave together the global tapestry of flavors within fusion cuisine. Kick off the journey with a tantalizing peek into the origins and evolution of fusion cuisine. Deep-dive into the indispensable art of blending flavors and delve into the quintessence of cultural culinary traditions. ...