JANUARY 2019 - AudioFile
The tempo of the musical introduction establishes the upbeat tone in this celebration of soul food. Narrator, author, and chef Carla Hall brings out the rich tastes, texture, and history of these recipes for every day and celebrations. She infuses heart and soul into her explanations of the origins of soul food, which is steeped in African-American history, and details how she has redefined it to make the recipes more accessible for busy families while maintaining the integrity of the cuisine’s flavors. In addition to dousing cucumbers in vinegar and chicken wings in a sweet-and-sour glaze, Hall sprinkles humor, warmth, and insight into her cooking tips and stories. This is a drool-worthy performance as comforting and nourishing as the recipes themselves. M.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine
From the Publisher
Carla’s newest cookbook is a sparkling collection that reveals layers of her personality, heritage, mission and deep centeredness in the African American culinary tradition while reflecting the dynamism, diversity and improvisational genius that tradition inspires. This is a new classic.” — Michael Twitty
“It’s no secret how much Carla Hall loves food. Her passion to share, her knowledge of tradition, and her palpable excitement have been witnessed by millions everywhere. Here she translates that energy into a beautiful book where love and soul ooze off the pages. I can’t wait to cook these recipes for my family.” — Chrissy Teigen
Michael Twitty
Carla’s newest cookbook is a sparkling collection that reveals layers of her personality, heritage, mission and deep centeredness in the African American culinary tradition while reflecting the dynamism, diversity and improvisational genius that tradition inspires. This is a new classic.
Chrissy Teigen
It’s no secret how much Carla Hall loves food. Her passion to share, her knowledge of tradition, and her palpable excitement have been witnessed by millions everywhere. Here she translates that energy into a beautiful book where love and soul ooze off the pages. I can’t wait to cook these recipes for my family.
JANUARY 2019 - AudioFile
The tempo of the musical introduction establishes the upbeat tone in this celebration of soul food. Narrator, author, and chef Carla Hall brings out the rich tastes, texture, and history of these recipes for every day and celebrations. She infuses heart and soul into her explanations of the origins of soul food, which is steeped in African-American history, and details how she has redefined it to make the recipes more accessible for busy families while maintaining the integrity of the cuisine’s flavors. In addition to dousing cucumbers in vinegar and chicken wings in a sweet-and-sour glaze, Hall sprinkles humor, warmth, and insight into her cooking tips and stories. This is a drool-worthy performance as comforting and nourishing as the recipes themselves. M.F. Winner of AudioFile Earphones Award © AudioFile 2019, Portland, Maine
