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It is June in Japan, and it is June in that blessed land of the Blue Grass. The sun shines there, no doubt, right now: the corn top's. Ripe; the meadows are in bloom and along turnpike and out in the fields the song and laughter of darkies make gay the air. It is early morning. The singing of birds comes through the open windows - the chatter of blackbirds and the mid-air calls of far away meadow larks. Through those windows sleepy eyes see wood and field, with stretches of blossoming blue grass rip pling in the wind. Another half-conscious doze for an hour, another awakening, and by your bed stands a black boy in a snowy apron, his white teeth shining, and in his kindly black paws a silver goblet on a silver tray. Heavens, how it hurts to smell that mint this far away The goblet is gleaming with frost, and the mint is still drenched.
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""Toni Tipton-Martin has shone a bright light on a neglected classic."--John T. Edge, Director, Southern Foodways Alliance" --
""Gives credit where credit is due by outlining the ways in which African-American cooks have formed the shape of Southern cuisine."--Floyd County Times" --
""The Blue Grass Cook Book combines history with wonderful old recipes and is a great addition for any cook book collection."--Back Home in Kentucky" --
""Of all the old cookbooks in my collection, this remains one of my all-time favorites. And what a delightful surprise it was to learn that it is now being reissued with new material about Minnie Fox and her troupe of kitchen assistants. At last, we learn something about her and the complex culinary world that characterized Kentucky at the turn of the twentieth century. This new edition is a must for anyone interested in the development of American cookery and the important contributions of African Americans."--William Woys Weaver, Contributing Editor, Gourmet Magazine" --
""Accolades to Toni Tipton-Martin for giving long overdue credit to the contribution black women have made to our Southern foodways, culture and hospitality."--Sharon Thompson, food editor, Lexington Herald-Leader" --
""Those of us who look to cookbooks for history as well as recipes have a wonderful treat in store."--Culinary History Enthusiasts of Wisconsin" --
""This century-old treasure of Southern cooking attests to the rich contribution of African Americans to a storied cuisine. Its author, Minnie Fox, and her author brother, who wrote the introduction, were probably the first Southern whites ever to acknowledge the role of black culinary genius."--Sidney W. Mintz, author of Sweetness and Power: The Place of Sugar in Modern History" -- "
""Austin food writer and historian Martin has written a thoughtful and revealing introductory essay about black-and-white culinary interactions in this re-released 1904 classic of long-vanished Kentucky culture and cuisine."-- "Austin Chronicle"" --
""Many of these [recipes] must be veritable heirlooms, precious souvenirs of the past, the originals of which were in faded ink, just as they were inscribed by loving hands of mothers and grandmothers."-- "New York Times," 1904" --
""Fox's book is steeped in nostalgia.... Imagining the aroma and taste of those things served up in a skillet a hundred years ago, and remembering the mostly thankless sacrifice of those who served it forth, are enough to make the book a gripping read"" -- "BookForum"
About the Author
Toni Tipton-Martin, past president of the Southern Foodways Alliance, is the coauthor of A Taste of Heritage: New African American Cuisine. She lives in Austin, Texas.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book transports readers to the heart of the Blue Grass region of Kentucky, offering a glimpse into a world of Southern hospitality and culinary traditions. The author, a keen observer of life in the Blue Grass, paints a vivid picture of a bygone era, highlighting the importance of the Kentucky cook in shaping the region's rich social and cultural landscape. The book delves into the history of Southern hospitality, exploring its roots in the slave-owning society and the central role played by the African-American cook in the grand houses of the region. The author reflects on the significance of the cook, not only in preparing the elaborate meals that were the hallmark of Southern hospitality, but also in fostering a sense of warmth and connection between host and guest. This book offers a unique perspective on the social and cultural dynamics of the American South, shedding light on the roles and relationships of different members of society, and reminding readers of the enduring power of food to connect people across generations and social boundaries. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9781330274446_0
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