Iron Pots and Wooden Spoons: Africa's Gifts to New World Cooking Cooking

Iron Pots and Wooden Spoons: Africa’s Gifts to New World Cooking by Jessica B. Harris is a landmark work tracing the profound influence of African foodways across the Americas. 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. Both scholarly and deeply flavorful, this essential volume reframes New World cuisine as an enduring testament to African resilience and creativity.