2004 (1st Edition)
2005 (2nd Edition)
Author: Brenda Rhodes Miller
Contributor: Dr. Dorothy L. Height
This cookbook is more than your typical cookbook as the recipes, quotes, advice, and personal anecdotes reveal the interconnected relationship between the love for family, God, the community, and of course food within the African American Church. Moreover, it explores how food was able to bring people together whether it was used for special events or even as a comfort food during difficult times. In addition, the church ladies make sure to fulfill positive attitude through religion(following God’s deeds) by giving, volunteering, generosity, and just helping others in need. Alongside these positive contributions, it also focuses on social norms and expectations such as having manners, wearing the proper attire for events, and women’s roles within the church. Ultimately, it puts a big emphasis on following their faith by showing compassion to help those around them and maintain their communities.
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