Kwanzaa Keepsake
Books / Hardcover
ISBN: 0684800454 / Publisher: Simon & Schuster, November 1995
Captures the essence of the African American celebration of Kwanzaa and offers more than fifty recipes, along with facts and projects that add to the holiday's spirit
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A celebration and affirmation of African-American culture, food, and family, A Kwanzaa Keepsake contains everything you need to create your own unique holiday traditions. Structured around the seven days of Kwanzaa and the virtues each day represents, there are blessings, proverbs, ceremonies, family projects, inspirational biographies of heroes and heroines of the African-Atlantic world, and of course, wonderful food. Jessica Harris, African-American culinary historian and cookbook author, provides a feast for each night. The theme of each meal reflects the principle of the day:The menu for Umoja (Unity) serves up dishes of multinational origin, such as Seasoned Olives from Brazil, Mechoui-Style Leg of Lamb with Cumin, Mint and Chile from Senegal, and the Caribbean's Classic Rum Punch - reminding us of the union of all peoples of African descent.The second night supper for Kujichagulia (Self-Determination) is composed of dishes from the African continent and includes South African Sweet Potato Fritters, Moroccan-Style Grilled Pepper Salad, and the West African hot sauce Piment Aimee.The sixth night of Kuumba (Creativity) is an African-American healing supper, a communal meal that opens the gates of remembrance through food. This repast is centered around your own heritage recipe for stuffed turkey or a vegetarian main dish, and you'll also find recipes for Pickled Black-Eyed Peas, Biokosso, a fish dish from the Cote d'Ivoire, Spicy Cranberry Chutney, and Killer Pecan Pie with Molasses Whipped Cream.
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