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Watermelon & Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations

Taylor, Nicole A.

Synopsis:

A unique book that is the first cookbook devoted entirely to Juneteenth. It is lavishly illustrated with photographs, history, and marvelous recipes.


Reviews

  • Read review by: Sheryn Morris

    This is the first cookbook devoted entirely to celebrating the significance of Juneteenth. “The title combines a native-born African fruit–watermelon–with the African American and Native American adage that red birds flying in sight are ancestors returning to spread beautiful luck.” Writer and scholar Nicole A. Taylor states, “This is my...