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The African-American Child's Heritage Cookbook

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This cookbook is not just a kids cookbook. Furthermore, the recipes in this cookbook actually taste like real food. The instructions are easy to follow and easy to see. Perfect for talking on the phone or watching t.v. while you cook. The format of displaying the ingredients is excellent. I have taken this cookbook with me to the grocery store instead of making a list. The types of pots and pans and cooking utensils you need is also listed (just in case you don't have a super duper kitchen) This is a great cookbook for someone who does not know how to cook or needs a reference for some of their favorite recipes like mac and cheese, greens, etc. Recipes are for all meals. Breakfast lunch and dinner. Buttermilk biscuits, cracklin bread, spaghetti, real southern fried chicken, hush puppies, a must have for a good cookbook collection.

I originally purchased the book to help me teach my daughter how to cook some of the foods of our culter. After browsing the book, I found a recipe for Teacakes. My grandmother used to bake teacakes and I love them. I tried the recipe and I loved them.And what I really liked was that they remained soft, which my grandmothers didn't. I have also tried the recipe for the dirty rice and found it to be really good. I've tried many of the recipes and they are all really good.

This book contains hundreds of recipes that are presented in a simple manner that even a child can understand. But the food tastes far from simple -- it's excellent! Included are recipes for staples such as coleslaw and chocolate cake, as well as traditional African, Creole, and Caribbean recipes, and much more. This book is definitely a great find.

The best thing about this book is that the recipes are simple so that children can use them and I have been able to find recipes that I had trouble finding elsewhere!

I happened to purchase this book at the library. I got it for a dollar!!! I was so impressed with all of the recipes. I am caucasion and I am interested in learning how to cook ethnic foods. I also like to do so with authenticity. That is what made me purchase this book. I absolutely love it! I have learned to cook so many new recipes. My children love it as well. I highly recommend this book to anyone of any color or ethnicity. It is simple and the recipes are outstanding. I found recipes that I had heard about, but I did not know how to cook. Many of them I had not even tasted before buying this book.

The African-American Child's Heritage Cookbook

I purchased 2 of the cookbooks as Christmas gifts for granddaughters ages 10 & 13 in both households the mothers agree they too will be using this book as much if not more than the daughters. I will need to order more copies, other adult members as well as a few other grandchildren want a copy of their own, I too will need a copy this book is very well lay out for any age to use from beginner to experienced. This cookbook not only tells the ingredients needed, also the tools. One son-in-law said some of the recipes reminded him of his chiid- hood, he wants his own personal copy. The historical information that is included in this book is very enlightening for all ages. It's a must have!

I cannot purchase enough copies of this book. I give it to all "cooks" who are beginners.

The title of this book is misleading. All ethnicities will benefit from having it as part of their library.

Before sharing traditional southern recipes, this book contains info needed in order to use a recipe including: cooking terms, safety rules for in the kitchen, how to measure liquids, dry and solid ingredients, cooking abbreviations, etc.

In addition to recipes, this "cookbook" has information re: the "Beginning of the Motherland" and the "Beginning in the United States, 1619; The American Revolution; Emancipation, The Westwarad Exodus; The Great Migratin; Civil Rights MOvement; African American celebrations (from January 1st through Kwanzaa - Dec 26th -Jan 1st); the seven days of Kwanzaa are explained; The American Indian influence is discussed, etc.

I had such high hopes when I ordered this book (as an intended gift for my younger brother), however, I was very disappointed. I thought it would be similar to other children's cookbooks with colorful pictures and detailed explanations--it has neither. While the idea of this cookbook is definitely a good one, this presentation is awful.

Additionally, the first "recipe" is for Kool-Aid which this book says is a good drink. Personally, I find Kool-Aid lacking in nutritional value. Also in the beverage section is a recipe for "Adult" eggnog which includes alcoholic beverages. I hardly think this is an appropriate recipe for a children's cookbook.

Parham has taken her experiences as a Tuskegee University student and developed them into an opportunity to share and educate others about the rich experiences of her people through food and heritage.