{"title":"Jessica B. Harris","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOur Jessica B. Harris Collection celebrates one of the foremost scholars, authors, and storytellers of the African diaspora’s culinary traditions. Through decades of groundbreaking research and writing, Jessica B. Harris has illuminated the profound connections between Africa, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the American South, tracing the journeys of ingredients, techniques, and food cultures across generations and continents. These cookbooks and works of food history explore the rich tapestry of Black culinary heritage through recipes, travel, scholarship, and storytelling. Rooted in cultural preservation, historical inquiry, and a deep appreciation for the people behind the food, this collection honors Jessica B. 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Through history, folklore, and more than 175 recipes, Harris reveals how ingredients like peanuts, plantains, and sweet potatoes shaped Cajun, Creole, Caribbean, and Brazilian kitchens. 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Accessible, heartfelt, and rich with heritage, this keepsake makes Kwanzaa welcoming for both families new to the tradition and those seeking to deepen their observance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brown Butter Cookbooks","offers":[{"title":"Good","offer_id":53715131433270,"sku":"BBC-KWANZAA-KEEPSAKE","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/5915\/1926\/files\/kwanzaakeepsake.jpg?v=1772031212"},{"product_id":"on-the-side-more-than-100-recipes-for-the-sides-salads-and-condiments-that-make-the-meal","title":"On the Side: More Than 100 Recipes for the Sides, Salads, and Condiments That Make the Meal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"116\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eOn the Side: More Than 100 Recipes for the Sides, Salads, and Condiments That Make the Meal by Jessica B. 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Informed by her deep scholarly perspective and global lens, this collection celebrates the essential flavors and textures that complete—and often define—the meal.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brown Butter Cookbooks","offers":[{"title":"Good","offer_id":53715131990326,"sku":"BBC-ON-THE-SIDE-MORE-THAN-100-RECIPES-FOR-THE-SIDES-SALADS-AND-CONDIMENTS-THAT-MAKE-THE-MEAL","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Very Good","offer_id":54042952007990,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/5915\/1926\/files\/ontheside.jpg?v=1772029088"},{"product_id":"welcome-table-african-american-heritage-cooking","title":"Welcome Table: African-American Heritage Cooking","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"56\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Welcome Table: African-American Heritage Cooking\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJessica B. 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Scholarly yet deeply personal, this landmark work honors the welcome table as a place of memory, resilience, and celebration.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brown Butter Cookbooks","offers":[{"title":"Good","offer_id":53715134054710,"sku":"BBC-WELCOME-TABLE-AFRICAN-AMERICAN-HERITAGE-COOKING","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Very Good","offer_id":54042954072374,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/5915\/1926\/files\/welcometable.jpg?v=1771956903"},{"product_id":"beyond-gumbo-creole-fusion-food-from-the-atlantic-rim","title":"Beyond Gumbo : Creole Fusion Food from the Atlantic Rim","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"58\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eBeyond Gumbo: Creole Fusion Food from the Atlantic Rim\u003c\/strong\u003e by Jessica B. 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Lively, transportive, and deeply rooted in culinary history, this collection offers a spirited look at one of the world’s most iconic liquors.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Brown Butter Cookbooks","offers":[{"title":"Very Good","offer_id":53792805749046,"sku":"BBC-00188","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0971\/5915\/1926\/files\/RumDrinks.webp?v=1774123376"},{"product_id":"the-marthas-vineyard-table","title":"The Martha's Vineyard Table","description":"\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-(--header-height)\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"c7f1e31e-dc84-46c3-8ec5-04d8ea2a9d78\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-181\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"user\"\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-69b312cd-002c-8333-b2b1-2d209446a136-30\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-182\" data-scroll-anchor=\"true\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"0f762baf-9bfb-4112-8d0f-9bf84a2192f4\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert w-full wrap-break-word light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"619\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"52\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eThe Martha’s Vineyard Table by Jessica B. 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