Sylvia's Family Soul Food Cookbook: From Hemingway, South Carolina, to Harlem

Sylvia’s Family Soul Food Cookbook: From Hemingway, South Carolina, to Harlem by Sylvia Woods is a heartfelt culinary memoir from the legendary “Queen of Soul Food” and founder of Harlem’s iconic Sylvia’s Restaurant. Blending more than 100 cherished recipes with stories of family, faith, and perseverance, Woods traces her journey from small-town South Carolina to becoming a pillar of Black culinary culture in New York City. Rooted in community and tradition, this collection captures the spirit of soul food as both nourishment and legacy—offering timeless dishes alongside the history and hospitality that define the Southern table.