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The Jemima Code: Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks,Used
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Winner, James Beard Foundation Book Award, 2016Art of Eating Prize, 2015BCALA Outstanding Contribution to Publishing Citation, Black Caucus of the American Library Association, 2016Women of African descent have contributed to America?s food culture for centuries, but their rich and varied involvement is still overshadowed by the demeaning stereotype of an illiterate ?Aunt Jemima? who cooked mostly by natural instinct. To discover the true role of black women in the creation of American, and especially southern, cuisine, Toni TiptonMartin has spent years amassing one of the world?s largest private collections of cookbooks published by African American authors, looking for evidence of their impact on American food, families, and communities and for ways we might use that knowledge to inspire community wellness of every kind.The Jemima Code presents more than 150 black cookbooks that range from a rare 1827 house servant?s manual, the first book published by an African American in the trade, to modern classics by authors such as Edna Lewis and Vertamae Grosvenor. The books are arranged chronologically and illustrated with photos of their covers; many also display selected interior pages, including recipes. TiptonMartin provides notes on the authors and their contributions and the significance of each book, while her chapter introductions summarize the cultural history reflected in the books that follow. These cookbooks offer firsthand evidence that African Americans cooked creative masterpieces from meager provisions, educated young chefs, operated food businesses, and nourished the African American community through the long struggle for human rights. The Jemima Code transforms America?s most maligned kitchen servant into an inspirational and powerful model of culinary wisdom and cultural authority.
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- Q: What is 'The Jemima Code' about? A: 'The Jemima Code' explores the contributions of women of African descent to American food culture, highlighting their influence through a collection of over 150 cookbooks.
- Q: Who is the author of 'The Jemima Code'? A: The book is authored by Toni Tipton-Martin, who has dedicated years to researching and compiling African American cookbooks.
- Q: What awards has 'The Jemima Code' won? A: 'The Jemima Code' won the James Beard Foundation Book Award in 2016 and the Art of Eating Prize in 2015, among other accolades.
- Q: What type of cookbooks are featured in 'The Jemima Code'? A: The book features a range of cookbooks authored by African Americans, including historical texts and modern classics.
- Q: How is 'The Jemima Code' structured? A: 'The Jemima Code' is organized chronologically and includes illustrations of cookbook covers and selected interior pages, along with notes on the authors.
- Q: What is the significance of the cookbooks included in 'The Jemima Code'? A: The cookbooks document the creative contributions of African Americans to cuisine and highlight their role in community wellness and cultural history.
- Q: What is the page count and binding of 'The Jemima Code'? A: 'The Jemima Code' has a total of 264 pages and is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'The Jemima Code' published? A: 'The Jemima Code' was published on September 20, 2015.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The book is listed as 'New', indicating it is in pristine condition.
- Q: Is 'The Jemima Code' suitable for all readers? A: 'The Jemima Code' is suitable for anyone interested in culinary history, African American culture, and the evolution of cooking in America.