{"product_id":"a-kwanzaa-keepsake-and-cookbook-jessica-b-harris-9781668035863","title":"A Kwanzaa Keepsake and Cookbook: Celebrating the Holiday with Family, Community, and Tradition","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom the award-winning author of \u003ci\u003eHigh on the Hog--\u003c\/i\u003einspiration for the \"energetic, emotional, and deeply nuanced\" (\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e) Netflix series of the same name--comes a new and updated edition of \u003ci\u003eA Kwanzaa Keepsake\u003c\/i\u003e, another important exploration of African American culture, food, and family, featuring recipes and stories to help this generation create unique holiday traditions.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow with a new introduction by award-winning writer and iconic culinary historian Jessica B. Harris, a foreword by chef and television personality Carla Hall, revised recipes and stories, and a fresh new package, \u003ci\u003eA Kwanzaa Keepsake\u003c\/i\u003e offers proverbs, ceremonies, family projects, inspirational biographies, blessings, and of course, wonderful recipes. Structured around the seven days of Kwanzaa and the virtues each day represents, Harris shares a themed feast for each night, designed to reflect the principle of the day. Some of the menus include: \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003e-\u003ci\u003eUmoja \u003c\/i\u003e(Unity\u003c\/b\u003e), featuring dishes of multinational origin such as Seasoned Olives, Mechoui\u003ci\u003e-\u003c\/i\u003eStyle Leg of Lamb with cumin, mint, and chili, and a classic Caribbean rum punch, and reminds readers of the union of all peoples of African descent.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cb\u003e-\u003ci\u003eKujichagulia \u003c\/i\u003e(Self-Determination), \u003c\/b\u003e composed of dishes from the African continent including Sweet Potato Fritters, Grilled Pepper Salad, and Piment Aimee, a hot sauce from one of the author's friends.\u003cbr\u003e -\u003ci\u003eKuumba \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e(Creativity) \u003c\/b\u003eis a healing supper and communal meal that opens the gates of remembrance through food. The repast is centered around a heritage recipe and includes others for Pickled Black-Eyed Peas, a fish dish from the the Ivory Coast, Spicy Cranberry Chutney, and a killer pecan pie with molasses whipped cream. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eInterspersed throughout the book are spaces to record family memories, sayings, and recipes. Rich in culinary history, and a source of inspiration for treasuring and recording family traditions both old and new, \u003ci\u003eA Kwanzaa Keepsake \u003c\/i\u003eis a book to cherish, and one that families will turn to again and again.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jessica B. Harris\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1668035863\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781668035863\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Scribner Book Company\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 11\/05\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 256\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.53lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.13h x 7.38w x 0.64d","brand":"Jessica B. Harris","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44890966622463,"sku":"9781668035863","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_da24feac-0727-41ce-82e7-4d15f3ab2eef.jpg?v=1709740543","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-kwanzaa-keepsake-and-cookbook-jessica-b-harris-9781668035863","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}