{"product_id":"american-soul-the-black-history-of-food-in-the-united-states-including-40-recipes-hardcover","title":"American Soul: The Black History of Food in the United States - Including 40 Recipes - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eAnela Malik\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRenae Wilson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDelve into foodways of the United States, including testimonies from more than 30 Black chefs, restaurateurs, historians and luminaries, as well as 40 historically-rooted recipes. \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEqual parts historical exploration and cookbook, this rich narrative reveals the rich and indelible contributions of the Black diaspora in shaping the footprint of American cuisine. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis illuminating narrative from Anela Malik, the voice behind the popular \u003ci\u003eFeed the Malik\u003c\/i\u003e, tracks the development of American cuisine from the days of the trans-Atlantic slave trade to modern history. This captivating journey through the culinary history of the United States includes \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDeep-rooted history\u003c\/b\u003e from crop migration from West Africa to the chitlin' circuit of the Civil Rights Movement to the modern-day fried chicken sandwich craze. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eVoices in food\u003c\/b\u003e, with reflections and profiles of more than 30 Black chefs and culinary luminaries including Jessica B. Harris, Cheryl Day, and BJ Dennis. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eIllustrated maps and more than 150 photographs \u003c\/b\u003eillustrating the country's rich culinary past, regional foodways, historical rice growing regions, barbecue trends, and more\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAnd 40 recipes\u003c\/b\u003e from southern skillet cornbread and macaroni and cheese to jerk pork lumpia and blackberry cobbler. \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith nuance and empathy, Anela reveals the unrecognized Black roots of some of the most iconic American food traditions and provides a deeper understanding of the profound yet hidden contributions of the Black community to American cuisine.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnela Malik is an award-winning influencer, videographer, host, and writer who focuses on embracing nuance, imperfection, and joy on her platform Feed The Malik. Anela's work explores topics ranging from the role of food in our lives and relationships to cultural expectations related to dining and travel to, with a particular emphasis on the Black diaspora, Black-owned businesses, and Black stories. Anela is also a curious traveler, perpetual language student, awkward dancer, and curse word connoisseur.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 320\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.04 x 11.04 x 9.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 09, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51978236657965,"sku":"9781426222405","price":36.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/3185\/6429\/files\/Ws-XMWy-ch9781426222405.webp?v=1775801191","url":"https:\/\/ishookbooks.com\/products\/american-soul-the-black-history-of-food-in-the-united-states-including-40-recipes-hardcover","provider":"iShook Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}