Kwanzaa: An African-American Celebration of Culture and CookingA week-long holiday of African cultural heritage created 25 years ago, Kwanzaa--which means "first fruits" in Swahili--is now observed by more than five million Americans. This complete guide to the holiday's history, principles, and foods includes stories from black folklore and more than 200 kitchen-tested recipes, including such delights as Nigerian chicken stew, shrimp creole, pecan pie, and ginger beer. 2-color illustrations throughout. |
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Kwanzaa: An African American Celebration Of Culture And Cooking Eric V. Copage No preview available - 1993 |
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