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James Beard Award Nominee



From renowned chef Chris Scott comes a first-of-its-kind, richly narrative cookbook that celebrates an under-explored foodway in the African diaspora: Amish soul food.



In HOMAGE, Chris Scott tells the remarkable story of his family over seven generations via comforting dishes and vivid narratives: From his enslaved ancestors to his great-grandfather, who migrated to Pennsylvania after the Emancipation Proclamation, to his own childhood in Amish country, and, ultimately, his successful restaurant career in Philadelphia and New York City.



In this tribute to those who came before him, Chris Scott shares 100 dishes born of a unique blend of Southern, German, and Dutch cuisines, including Chicken Fried Steak with Sassafras Country Gravy, Charred Radicchio Salad with Roasted Grapes and Shaved Amish Cheddar, and the ultimate Whoopie Pies.



Stunning photography evokes the rich history of these distinct cultures. HOMAGE is a must-have for home cooks who love JUBILEE and Carla Hall, who enjoy soul flavors or Midwestern food, or who are drawn to cookbooks with vivid storytelling, a sense of place, and a new point of view.



UNEXPLORED FOODWAY: One of the many unexplored foodways in the African diaspora, Amish soul food is a novel cuisine in the publishing world.



HOMAGE is a celebration of Black culture and food, and an exploration of a culinary region--one that has never before been highlighted in a cookbook.



...AND YET THIS IS A FAMILIAR CUISINE: The Great Migration from the South in the decades following the Civil War, combined with the strong influence of Dutch, German, and Scandinavian settlers over a wide swath of the United States, from New York and Pennsylvania deep into the Midwestern states, makes the recipes in the book new variations of familiar dishes. From collard greens to spätzle, country fried steak to German chocolate donuts, this is recognizable, delicious food that will resonate with anyone who enjoys Southern, soul, and German, Dutch, or Scandinavian cuisine.



Perfect for:
  • Fans of Chris Scott from his stint on Top Chef or via his restaurants in Brooklyn and NYC
  • Fans of soul food, Southern food, and/or German/Dutch food
  • Those looking for elevated comfort food
  • Foodies who collect regional or narrative cookbooks rich with history and visuals
  • People who bought NOTES FROM A YOUNG BLACK CHEF, SOUL, or VICTUALS

ISBN-13

9781797207742

ISBN-10

1797207741

Weight

2.42 Pounds

Dimensions

8.25 x 1.10 x 10.30 In

List Price

$35.00

Edition

1st Edition

Format

Hardcover

Language

English

Pages

272 pages

Publisher

Chronicle Books

Published On

2022-09-20



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