{"product_id":"9781250108715","title":"Between Harlem and Heaven : Afro-Asian-American Cooking for Big Nights, Weeknights, and Every Day","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBetween Harlem and Heaven\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Alexander Smalls, JJ Johnson, Veronica Chambers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinner of the James Beard Award for Best American Cookbook\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBetween Harlem and Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e presents a captivatingly original cuisine. Afro-Asian-American cooking is packed with unique and delicious layers of flavor. These stories and recipes lay praise to the immense influence the African Diaspora has had on global cuisine.”— Sean Brock\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn two of the most renowned and historic venues in Harlem, Alexander Smalls and JJ Johnson created a unique take on the Afro-Asian-American flavor profile. Their foundation was a collective three decades of traveling the African diaspora, meeting and eating with chefs of color, and researching the wide reach of a truly global cuisine; their inspiration was how African, Asian, and African-American influences criss-crossed cuisines all around the world. They present here for the first time over 100 recipes that go beyond just one place, taking you, as noted by \u003ci\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/i\u003e, “somewhere between Harlem and heaven.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis book branches far beyond \"soul food\" to explore the melding of Asian, African, and American flavors. The Afro Asian flavor profile is a window into the intersection of the Asian diaspora and the African diaspora. An homage to this cultural culinary path and the grievances and triumphs along the way, \u003ci\u003eBetween Harlem and Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e isn’t fusion, but a glimpse into a cuisine that made its way into the thick of Harlem's cultural renaissance. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eJJ Johnson and Alexander Smalls bring these flavors and rich cultural history into your home kitchen with recipes for...\u003cbr\u003e- Grilled Watermelon Salad with Lime Mango Dressing and Cornbread Croutons,\u003cbr\u003e- Feijoada with Black Beans and Spicy Lamb Sausage,\u003cbr\u003e- Creamy Macaroni and Cheese Casserole with Rosemary and Caramelized Shallots,\u003cbr\u003e- Festive punches and flavorful easy sides, sauces, and marinades to incorporate into your everyday cooking life.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComplete with essays on the history of Minton’s Jazz Club, the melting pot that is Harlem, and the Afro-Asian flavor profile by bestselling coauthor Veronica Chambers, who just published the wildly successful \u003ci\u003eYes, Chef\u003c\/i\u003e by Marcus Samuelsson, this cookbook brings the rich history of the Harlem food scene back to the home cook.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e “This is more than just a cookbook. Alexander and JJ take us on a culinary journey through space and time that started more than 400  years ago, on the shores of West Africa. Through inspiring recipes that have survived the Middle Passage to seamlessly embrace Asian influences, this book is a testimony to the fact that food transcends borders.\" — Chef Pierre Thiam  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eWINNER OF THE JAMES BEARD AWARD: BEST AMERICAN COOKBOOK\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003ci\u003eBetween Harlem and Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e presents a captivatingly original cuisine. Afro-Asian-American cooking is packed with unique and delicious layers of flavor. These stories and recipes lay praise to the immense influence the African Diaspora has had on global cuisine.”\u003cbr\u003e— Sean Brock\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This is more than just a cookbook. Alexander and JJ take us on a culinary journey through space and time that started more than 400 years ago,on the shores of West Africa. Through inspiring recipes that have survived the Middle Passage to seamlessly embrace Asian influences, this book is a testimony to the fact that food transcends borders. Alexander Smalls and JJ Johnson have elevated the cuisines of West Africa and its diaspora without losing any of its essence. Afro-Asian cuisine is a new concept and it works beautifully!”\u003cbr\u003e— Chef Pierre Thiam\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eBetween Harlem and Heaven\u003c\/i\u003e is a celebration of food, culture, and the historic legacy of proud people unsung. This is the story of resilience and reverence, of people farming and cooking from one continent to the other, making delicious flavors in every pot. Alexander's culinary vision captures the essence, contribution, and influence of the African Diaspora, and is the result of his passionate, life-long adventure. There's no better place than the cradle of African American culture itself, between heaven and Harlem. This book is one good time of great dishes and interesting stories.\" — Cicely Tyson\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9781250108715\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Flatiron Books","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":40652370641102,"sku":"9781250108715","price":37.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9781250108715","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}