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Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time

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Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time

Winner, 2014 James Beard Foundation Book Award, Reference and Scholarship

In this insightful and eclectic history, Adrian Miller delves into the influences, ingredients, and innovations that make up the soul food tradition. Focusing each chapter on the culinary and social history of one dish--such as fried chicken, chitlins, yams, greens, and "red drinks"--Miller uncovers how it got on the soul food plate and what it means for African American culture and identity.
Miller argues that the story is more complex and surprising than commonly thought. Four centuries in the making, and fusing European, Native American, and West African cuisines, soul food--in all its fried, pork-infused, and sugary glory--is but one aspect of African American culinary heritage. Miller discusses how soul food has become incorporated into American culture and explores its connections to identity politics, bad health raps, and healthier alternatives. This refreshing look at one of America's most celebrated, mythologized, and maligned cuisines is enriched by spirited sidebars, photographs, and 22 recipes.

Country	USA
Author	Adrian Miller
Binding	Kindle Edition
Edition	1
EISBN	9781469607634
Format	Kindle eBook
Label	The University of North Carolina Press
Manufacturer	The University of North Carolina Press
NumberOfPages	351
PublicationDate	2013-08-15
Publisher	The University of North Carolina Press
ReleaseDate	2013-08-15
Studio	The University of North Carolina Press

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