Ghetto Gastro Presents Black Power Kitchen

Black Power Kitchen is a cookbook that combines 75 mostly plant-based, layered-with-flavor recipes with immersive storytelling, diverse voices, and striking images and photographs that celebrate Black food and culture, and inspire larger conversations about race, history, food inequality, and how eating well can be a pathway to personal freedom and self-empowerment.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2022
Publisher: Artisan

Knowledge is power, and Black Power Kitchen is a testament to that statement. Part cookbook, part manifesto, this vibrant and captivating book brings together 75 delectable plant-based recipes, accompanied by immersive storytelling, diverse voices, and striking images and photographs that celebrate Black food and culture. It serves as a catalyst for larger conversations about race, history, food inequality, and the transformative power of eating well.

Black Power Kitchen is the inaugural publication from the Bronx-based culinary collective known as Ghetto Gastro, and it achieves what Ghetto Gastro has been doing for the culinary world in general: disrupt, expand, reinvent, and leave its unique mark. Ghetto Gastro sits at the intersection of food, music, fashion, visual arts, and social activism, forging partnerships with renowned brands such as Nike, Beats by Dre, Williams-Sonoma, and Target. They have also received recognition with a Future of Gastronomy award from the esteemed World's 50 Best.

Now, Ghetto Gastro brings their multidisciplinary approach to the realm of cookbooks, presenting nourishing recipes that are layered with waves of crunch, heat, flavour, and umami. These recipes are born from the authors' cultural heritage and travels, encompassing riffs on family dishes like Strong Back Stew and cherished memories of Uptown with Red Velvet Cake. They also pay homage to neighborhood icons like Triboro Tres Leches and Chopped Stease, their unique interpretations of the classic bodega chopped cheese. Furthermore, the book delves into recipes that evoke the rich tapestry of the African diaspora, such as Banana Leaf Fish and King Jaffe Jollof, all made with a sense of swagger and culinary innovation.

Black Power Kitchen is not just a collection of recipes; it is a celebration of Blackness, resilience, and the power of food to bring people together. It serves as a testament to the collective's commitment to challenging stereotypes, promoting diversity, and advocating for social justice. With every page turned, readers are transported to a world where flavour, culture, and empowerment collide, leaving a lasting impact on their culinary journey and their understanding of the world.

Dimension: 279 x 216 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781648290169