A companion volume to the PBS series on the art of African-American cuisine introduces 110 delectable recipes, accompanied by folklore and anecdotes that trace the history and contribution of African roots to American cookery. Original. TV tie-in. 30,000 first printing. Tour. IP.
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Part of the popular Americas' Family Kitchen series on PBS, Vertamae Cooks is itself a gourmet feast. Blended with recipes representing "low south" African American cooking is a sweet mix of history, anthropology, and storytelling that come together to create a tasty treat for the most modest of cooks. While the book is not devoid of traditional recipes reminiscent of everyone's real or imaginary grandmother--such as potato salad, barbequed chicken, and macaroni and cheese--South Carolinian Vertamae (she is never referred to by her last name) also offers a variety of dishes from adjacent regions or ones that have influenced her cooking. From the sublime Brazilian palm-heart soup to the simple spinach and goobers (peanuts) to the sophisticated gullah vegetable paella, every recipe is thoughtfully written, and many are annotated with Vertamae's own historical or anecdotal take on the origin of the recipe. Vertamae Cooks makes you feel like you know Vertamae and her grandmama, Sula Ritter. A beautiful and moving portrait of African American culture--and delicious recipes to boot. Mary Frances Wilkens
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Vertamae Cooks in the Americas' Family Kitchen,
By Frances Young (Dallas, Texas) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Vertamae Cooks in the Americas' Family Kitchen (Americas' Family Kitchen (Television Program).) (Paperback)
This book has some great "Low Country" recipes including Shrimp Gumbo, Hush Puppies, a Wonderful Baked Cheddar Cheese Macaroni and Cheese. Also many southern vegetable dishes, as well as some celebrity recipes. I lived in Atlanta Georgia for ten years. I enjoyed watching Vertamae's Cooking Show on PBS, trying several of the meals she showcased. I have been delighted with her book. Anyone enjoying southern family style cooking will be delighted by adding these recipes for their dining table pleasures.
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Delicious Recipies Everytime,
By Seven of Nine, Tertiary Adjunct of Unimatrix 01 (Starship Voyager, Gamma Quadrant) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Vertamae Cooks in the Americas' Family Kitchen (Americas' Family Kitchen (Television Program).) (Paperback)
I love this cookbook. I have never had a bad result.
Vertamae put together recipies with Southern style that defy the typical notion of southern cooking. My family is from Missippi, Missouri and Tennesee so having recipies that capture the regional taste is important. When my favorite Aunt from Tennesee and her family visit they now expect me to make the Corn & Shrimp Chowder (found on page 37), I don't mind because it is easy to make and turns out perfect every single time. Everytime I make a dish for company from this book at least two guests ask for the recipie. It even impresses my mother-in-law who is a terrific cook from a family of women who are terrific cooks. She also includes folklore, family stories and little extras that make this book special. Another book you might like if you like this one is Spoonbread and Strawberry Wine. Try it you will love it. P.S. Vertamae has a cameo in Beloved. And I also love the PBS Series that inspired this book
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Hopping John, United States, Proper Geechee Rice, West African, Family Kitchen New!
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