The Essentials 

Classic. Necessary. Multifaceted. These are the books we reference over and over because they’re nothing short of genius. Brilliantly researched, these books are an excellent starting point to understanding our history and represent the clearest, fullest representation of our story in American food. 

 
Jessica B. Harris
 
 
In the Shadow of Survey_400.jpg
 
 
 
 
Every Nation Has Its Dish_400.jpg
 
 
 
 
 
Bound to the Fire_400.jpg
 
 
 
Savage Barbecue_400.jpg
Starving the South_400.jpg
 
 
Thursdays_400.jpg
 
Black Hunger_400.jpg
 
 
Spoonbread _ Strawberry Wine_400.jpg
 
 
African American Foodways_400.jpg
 
The Black History of the White House_400.jpg
 
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Black Rice_400.jpg
 
 
 
 
Getting What We Need Ourselves_400.jpg
 
Reaping a Greater Harvest_400.jpg