Food
Explore interviews with groundbreaking Black chefs, cookbooks by culinary stars, and recipes from the people who are defining and redefining food in our community.
The Contemporary African Kitchen: Cooking with Culture
With the release of The Contemporary African Kitchen, Alexander Smalls continues his legacy of storytelling, celebrating the rich culinary traditions of the African Diaspora. The cookbook highlights recipes from leading African chefs while delving into the cultural significance of these dishes. Through its pages, Smalls invites readers to connect with the history, flavors, and personal stories that make African cuisine a global treasure.
Heart & Soul: Jocelyn Delk Adams’ Recipes Are A Family Affair
Family is at the heart of the story. For Jocelyn Delk Adams, founder of Grandbaby Cakes, family is where everything begins. The food blogger, turned cookbook author, turned television personality, was once just a little girl absorbing all of the knowledge and love there was to be found in a family kitchen. From the beginning, Jocelyn’s baking, with it’s focus on sweet treats and fond memories, has centered on the influence of a central character: her grandmother, “Big Mama.”