Of the People: An African American Cooking Experience

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Summary: A welcome and diverse bounty of easy-to-prepare recipes
Review: The collaborative effort of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and FRP Books, Of The People: An African American Cooking Experience is a unique compilation of recipes stemming from traditional African-American cuisines. The recipes are arranged in sections dedicated to: Africa: The African Memory; Caribbean and South America: The Diaspora; Africans in America: Survival of the Spirit; African Americans: An Imperfect Union; and "The Future: The Struggle for Low-Fat Empowerment. From Chinchin (Sweet Dough Balls); to Kelewele (Spicy Fried Plantain); Curried Chicken Rasta-Style; and Gumbo File; to Fried Pies; Crab Cakes; Baking Powder Dumplings; and Baked Ham with Piquant Orange Sauce, Of The People offers a welcome and diverse bounty of easy-to-prepare recipes that would enhance any dining occasion from the celebratory to the ordinary.