Welcome Table: African-American Heritage Cooking

The Welcome Table: African-American Heritage Cooking by Jessica B. Harris is a foundational tribute to the depth and dignity of African American foodways. Drawing from church suppers, family reunions, and Sunday gatherings, Harris pairs more than 200 recipes — from Hoppin’ John to benne seed wafers and sweet potato pie — with rich historical context and personal voices. Scholarly yet deeply personal, this landmark work honors the welcome table as a place of memory, resilience, and celebration.