COOKING & FOOD

Ghetto Gastro Presents Black Power Kitchen

by Jon Gray & others
Artisan. Oct. 2022. 304p. ed. by Osayi Endolyn. ISBN 9781648290169. $40. COOKING
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In Jon Gray, Pierre Serrao, and Lester Walker’s Bronx-based creative and culinary collective Ghetto Gastro, Black culinary traditions meet music, art, design, and fashion. Over the course of this cookbook’s seven chapters, the authors focus on the cuisine and culture of Black communities in the Bronx. They discuss the importance of food from the perspective of culture and equality and challenge assumptions, all with hopes of having honest discussions about food, race, identity, and history. The book’s stories and recipes have been drawn from the Bronx’s African American communities as well as the larger African diaspora. Alongside the deeply absorbing narratives are 75 mostly vegetarian and vegan recipes.
VERDICT A wonderfully written and beautifully produced book. In keeping with Ghetto Gastro’s multidisciplinary approach, this volume will offer readers an engaging excursion into food history and culture, with a myriad of appealing recipes. Best for those interested in culinary and cultural histories.
Reviewed by Jacqueline Parascandola , Oct 01, 2022
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