The Contemporary African Kitchen
Home Cooking Recipes from the Leading Chefs of Africa
$65.74
- Hardcover
288 pages
- Release Date
8 October 2024
Summary
Meet the culinarians who are setting the new African table. James Beard Award-winning author Alexander Smalls presents a vibrant library of home cooking recipes and texts contributed by 33 chefs, restaurateurs, caterers, cooks, and writers at the heart of Africa’s food movement.
Organized geographically into five regions, The Contemporary African Kitchen presents 120 warm and delicious dishes, each beautifully photographed and brought to life through historical notes,…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781838668457 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 1838668454 |
| Author: | Alexander Smalls, Nina Oduro |
| Publisher: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | Phaidon Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 288 |
| Release Date: | 8 October 2024 |
| Weight: | 1.46kg |
| Dimensions: | 270mm x 205mm x 34mm |
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Critics Review
Praise for Alexander Smalls:
‘Smalls throws some of the city’s most mythologized dinner parties, positioning him as a grandfather of New York’s Black culture.’ – Eater
‘Over a career in food surpassing 25 years, Smalls has garnered accolades and a loyal following for his genre-defining (and -defying) restaurants and cookbooks.’ – Food & Wine
‘Standout … this book is gorgeous.’ – Kirkus
About The Author
Alexander Smalls
Alexander Smalls is a James Beard Award-winning chef, author, and restaurateur. He was the co-owner of Harlem restaurants The Cecil and Minton’s, and the curator of the world’s first African food hall, Alkebulan in Dubai, which showcases the food and culture of Africa. He is also a world-renowned opera singer and the winner of both a Grammy and Tony Award. He lives in New York City.
Nina Oduro is an entrepreneur, writer, and inclusion strategist. As co-founder and CEO of Dine Diaspora, she connects people and brands to African diaspora food culture. She was named a 2020 Change-maker in Washington, D.C.’s Food System by Washington City Paper, and ‘Top 30 under 30’ honoree by Future of Ghana.
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