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The Cooking Gene: A Journey Through African American Culinary History in the Old South
Kirkus Prize · 2017 · Shortlist
Award History
| Award | Year | Status | Citation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkus Prize for Nonfiction | 2017 | Shortlist |
About This Book
Michael W. Twitty traces his ancestors through Southern food traditions, DNA testing, and visits to plantations to argue that African American cooking is the foundation of Southern — and American — cuisine. Shortlisted for the Kirkus Prize.
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