Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time

by Adrian Miller

Book Overview

2014 James Beard Foundation Book Award, Reference and Scholarship
Honor Book for Nonfiction, Black Caucus of the American Library Association

In this insightful and eclectic history, Adrian Miller delves into the influences, ingredients, and innovations that make up the soul food tradition. Focusing each chapter on the culinary and social history of one dish--such as fried chicken, chitlins, yams, greens, and "red drinks--Miller uncovers...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 146960762X
• ISBN13: 9781469607627
• Release Date: August 2013
• Publisher: University of North Carolina Press
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.3"