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High On The Hog: A Culinary Journey From Africa To America (2010)

by Jessica B. Harris(Favorite Author)

3.74 of 5 Votes: 2

ISBN

1596913959 (ISBN13: 9781596913950)

languge

English

genre

History & Biography

publisher

Bloomsbury USA

review 1: This book is a rich, tasty stew made of historical broth and seasoned with facts and figures, cultural reflections both sweet and savory, and anecdotes on the spectrum between horrific and triumphant. Jessica B. Harris’s culinary journey traces the arts of cultivating, harvesting, processing, cooking, and serving food which enslaved Africans brought to American shores, along with foods such as watermelon, okra, and blackeyed peas. She explains the origins of what is typically known as African American “soul food” and why it was so named, and shows how culinary aptitudes and services were some of the first avenues for blacks to excel with some measure of autonomy, creativity, respect, and entrepreneurial success. Initially published in 2011, I hope that future edi... moretions of this book will include colorful maps to illustrate where and when culinary gifts of the African diaspora converged with other traditions to create the wonderful flavors our contemporary palettes take for granted. This edition DOES include 21 illustrations, 19 pages of recipes, and 10 pages of suggested further readings in history, culture, and cookbooks.
review 2: Won this on first reads giveaway, can't wait to review it.This book wasn't at all what I thought it would be, but was pleasantly surprised.High on the Hog is a history of foods and recipes,starting in Africa continuing to North America includingthe Caribbean, passing on from generation to generation. Not only a culinary history of African Americans,but also a basic history lesson as well. The combination of stories of real people and personal experiences ,makes for a very interesting book. less

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