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Title: Food for the Soul
Subtitle: Recipes and Stories from the Congregation of Harlem's Abyssinian Baptist Church
Author: The Abyssinian Baptist Church
Narrator: Jean Summerville
Format: Unabridged
Length: 5 hrs and 16 mins
Language: English
Release date: 07-17-13
Publisher: Audible Studios
Genres: Self Development, Motivation & Inspiration
Publisher's Summary:
From Harlems Abyssinian Baptist Church, one of the most esteemed centers of African American spirituality in the country, comes Food for the Soul - a compilation of more than 100 recipes, and the many stories behind them shared by its congregation. Since its founding in 1808, Abyssinian has been a major social and religious voice of black Americans. The oldest African American church in New York State, it is a cultural melting-pot ministry with members from throughout the African diaspora - and a history of cooking reflecting that diversity.
Yet beyond the great recipes for dishes such as Bahamian Seafood Cobbler, Soulful Chicken Stir-Fry, Whipping Cream Biscuits, and Mama Georgias Sweet Potato Pie lies a rich and textured account of how the church incorporates the creation and enjoyment of food and the care of the physical body into its love for and devotion to God and humankind. Brimming with updated, healthy renditions of favorite old dishes, Food for the Soul is also illustrated throughout with beautiful photographs. Woven through the book are stories associated with the recipes that are full of life - humorous, moving, joyful. From a churchgoer who started making spicy chili in the 60s as the South Bronx burned (Chef Js 5-Alarm South Bronx Chili) to another who still re-creates the one-pot dinner that was the only meat dish her large and poor family could afford each week (Boobas Saturday Night Special One-Pot Meal), these anecdotes and recipes come from the heart and provide deep sustenance to the body and soul.
The Abyssinian Baptist Church is the second-oldest African American church in the United States and will celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2008. Abyssinian has members from Kenya, Jamaica, the United States, Ireland, Brazil, the Cameroon, Uganda, Ghana, the Bahamas, Cuba, Honduras, Panama, England, Egypt, South Africa, Grenada, Trinidad, Holland, Japan, and Nigeria.
Members Reviews:
Great book
This is definitely a gourmet-class cookbook. No church basement potluck here. Fabulous recipes from Harlem, the American South and the Caribbean are prefaced by an excellent history of this famous New York City church, founded in 1808. Notes on its fruitful congregation through 2005 are included among profuse photographs. Guidelines on healthy eating appear throughout this beautiful book. Excellent meat-free recipes are offered as well. A real treat for anyone, regardless of their ethnicity.
I absolutely love this purchase
I absolutely love this purchase. I purchased this book because of the history of the Abyssinian Baptist Church. This is an excellent publication and I can't wait to try some of the recipes inside.
Awesome! Don't miss this one!
I *love* this cookbook. It is gorgeous (with many full color photos), and the recipes are clearly written to ensure success. This is a famous Harlem church, and contains many wonderful stories and anecdotes. But be assured that the book will appeal to anyone with taste buds, regardless of race. (I'm caucasian, and love it).
There are many recipes from Carole Darden Lloyd, whose wonderful Spoonbread and Strawberry Wine is one of my all-time favorite cookbooks. And you'll find recipes from names you'll recognize and admire, as well as those you won't know, but who are sensational cooks generously sharing their treasured dishes.
