Inspired by the Black Family Reunion Celebrations, held in seven cities every summer, this book reflects the local, national, and interNational heritage of the African American community.
It offers dishes for every occasion and every taste, from African-inspired Mustard Greens with Peanut Sauce to down-home Family Famous Chicken and Dumplings, from a traditional gumbo to sophisticated Sweet Potato Smoked Turkey Bisque, and, in honor of the council\'s founder, Mary McLeod Bethune, her own recipe for her celebrated Sweet Potato Pie..
Including personal reminiscences from celebrities such as Natalie Cole, Wilma Rudolph, Patti LaBelle, and Spelman College President Johnnetta Cole, this unique collection reflects the local, national, and interNational heritage of the Black community.
Inspired by these festivals, The Black Family Reunion Cookbook contains more than 250 recipes from home kitchens across America, seasoned with warm memories and homemade love.
The Black Family Reunion Celebrations, organized by The National Council of Negro Women and held in seven cities across America every summer, celebrate and preserve the values, traditions, and strengths of the African-American family.
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With first-person reminiscences and recipes from celebrities like Wilma Rudolph, Natalie Cole, Esther Rolle, and Patti LaBelle, this Cookbook offers a delightful diversity of over 250 dishes.
Inspired by the Black Family Reunion Celebrations, held in seven cities every summer, this book reflects the local, national, and interNational heritage of the African American community
