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Kwanzaa: An African-American Celebration of Culture and Cooking is the only complete guide to the history and foods of Kwanzaa. In this beautiful yet practical book, there are recipes for more than 125 treasured dishes from people of African descent living all over the world. Adorned with biographies of distinguished African Americans, proverbs, and folk tales that illustrate the seven principles of Kwanzaa (Nguzo Saba), Kwanzaa embodies the very spirit of the holiday itself: a culinary celebration and a testimony to the accomplishments and spirit of African Americans throughout history.

This is more than just a book for a holiday. It is a cookbook and a source of inspiration to be used all year long. ... Read more

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A CULTURAL FEAST
Kwanzaa is rapidly approaching and as with all holidays requires detailed preparation. Contained in these pages are all the components you need for a meaningful Kwanzaa celebration with ritual and food.

Eric Copage shares with us the origins of Kwanzaa as well as his own experiences in first celebrating the holiday. We are introduced to the seven princples of Kwanzaa and the relevance that it has for the African-American community.

You can't have a true celebration unless good tasting food is present. At the very heart of the book are over 120 recipes for you to prepare for the Kwanzaa feast. The recipes are samples from Africans throughout the diaspora. Indulge yourself with pigeon peas and rice from the Caribbean. Avocado mousse with shrimp sauce from Brazil will tantilize your taste buds. A pot of mustard greens from "down home" (the South) in the United States will fill your belly. And let us not forget spicy matoke from Kenya. If you mouth is not watering yet for these delicious treats then something must be wrong with your taste buds.

The above dishes are easy to make and you are provided with suggested menus for the feast. If by chance some of the unusual ingredients are not available in your local grocery store, never fear. Mail order resources are provided for you in the book. As Kwanzaa approaches enjoy the friendship, food and celebration but must of all stand firm with the principles which bind us together as a people. Enjoy! Happy Celebration. ... Read more

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kwanzaa book
great book to help with your celebration. it teaches is infromational and has good recipes. ... Read more

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From Preparation To Celebration, Make Your Kwanzaa A Family Tradition!

Traditionally, Kwanzaa brings family, friends, and the community together for a winter celebration. But Kwanzaa can be a part of your life year round. The twenty million people of African descent who celebrate this holiday steeped in cultural richness observe the holiday for its seven principles--principles that inspire the individual and promote community. Whether you're a first-time celebrant or a seasoned veteran, Kwanzaa: From Holiday to Every Day is a must-have reference for making Kwanzaa special for you and your loved ones. With this book, you'll learn:

• Planning for daily observance and festive gatherings

• The seven principles at the heart of Kwanzaa...

• How to involve everyone in your Karamu (feast)

• Recipes for traditional dishes you can make at home...

• Zawadi (gifts) that reflect your values...

• Popular Kwanzaa songs and even one Kwanzaa rap...

• Where to find the best Kwanzaa accessories

• And more!

Let Kwanzaa: From Holiday to Every Day show you how to turn your Kwanzaa observance into a way of life to enrich your family, friends, and community.

"Of the several books on Kwanzaa, few are invested with such utility as Maitefa Angaza's thorough-going discussion and analysis...a meaningful, wonderful guide."--Herb Boyd, author of We Shall Overcome: The History of the Civil Rights Movement As It Happened ... Read more

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Hope it includes the best part!
Hopefully the book has a section on Ron Karenga, the creator of Kwanzaa.Ron, or Ron Everett, or Maulana Karenga, or whatever made up name he is calling himself this week, is a convicted felon who kidnapped and beat two women with electrical cords and a baton until they disrobed.He 'earned' a doctorate right after getting out of prison for this.
Looks like any scumbag can hoodwink the peeps if he has the right 'gimme gimme gimme' philosophy!

Great Kwanzaa Resource
As a person who has celebrated Kwanzaa for a couple of decades and as the creator of several kwanzaa products myself, I found the book 'Kwanzaa: From Holiday to Every Day' to be a very informative book on this growing celebration.

The book offers historical info on Kwanzaa and illustrates how the celebration connects people of African descent around the world with our cultural roots.

The book shows you how to organize a Kwanzaa celebration of your own and has a lot of great contacts for Kwanzaa music, books and supplies.

I recommend it for anyone interested in learning about Kwanzaa. I also recommend it for those who already know of and celebrate Kwanzaa as a way to reinforce its concepts and its meaning to you.

Engaging and thorough.
This book explores not only the holiday of Kwanzaa, but how to incorporate the values of Kwanzaa into your everyday life without going outside of who you intrinsically are.You are already a person who is creative, caring, conscientious and interested in African inspired cultural values, then this book can expand and enhance your practices.

Bravo!
Ms. Angaza's journalistic style takes the reader on a historical voyage as well as a personal one. Her sense of prose will dazzle the reader as well as make him ponder of why it is so important to celebrate such a holiday. This book has even inspired me to throw my first Kwanzaa event this year.

Kwanzaa - Beyond 7 Days
I picked up Ms. Angaza's text, Kwanzaa: From Holiday to Every Day,and have begun to read it like a novel. I thank Ms. Angaza for penning this positive vibration and upliftment. Her prose is smooth and rational. It puts into perspective the cultural repression and damage to the psyche of Africans worldwide while also providing numerous examples of our triumphs, successes and committment to our cultural heritage.

I laughed out loud at the passage where she exposes the cultural bias inherent in the debate over hyphenated identities and the kiss me i'm Irish example.She's crafted a blend of history, social commentary, practical applications, call to action and inspirational vignettes that can be beneficial to all.I reccommend purchasing this text just for the resource section - simply phenomenal.The resource seciton could be used as a life long self study core curricula.Don't overlook the recipes - yummy. She presents things so honestly (sans pretext) that I think people will be encouraged to try out many of the book's recommendations. A Complete guide is an apt subtitle for this work. ... Read more

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Emphasizing foods that traveled with Africans to America, such as yams, sesame seeds, collard greens, and hot peppers, a collection of recipes for the Kwanzaa celebration includes information about the ceremony and inspirational text. ... Read more

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Details, Details
People looking for ideas on what to serve and gifts to give for Kwanzaa will find good suggestions in this book. The book also includes a helpful pronounciation guide for Kwanzaa terms. But I was disappointed to find twocritical errors: 1) the author instructs that the green candles are placedto the left of the black candle in the Kwanza Kinara (candle holder) whenit is the red candles that go to the left -- as illustrated on the book'scover. 2) The author advises that Kwanzaa feast, or Karamu, is held on the6th day of the holiday, when it is held on the seventh and last. Everythingabout Kwanzaa relates to seven -- seven principles, seven symbols, sevendays. DUH! Unfortunately, those key errors dampened by enthusiasm for therest of the book. ... Read more

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Fruits of the Harvest: Recipes to Celebrate Kwanzaa and Other Holidays offers more than 125 treasured recipes from people of African descent all over the world: Jerked Pork Chops and Fresh Papaya Chutney from Jamaica; New-Fashioned Fried Chicken, a dish from the Deep South; and Tiebou Dienne, Senegalese herb-stuffed fish steaks with seasoned rice. In addition to main courses, there are recipes for a full range of dishes, from appetizers to soups, salads, side dishes, vegetables, breads, beverages, and, of course, desserts. Fried Okra, Antiguan Pepper Pot, Ambrosia Salad and Potato Salad, Garlic-Chedder Grits SoufflÉ, Caipirinha, and Sweet Potato Tarts in Peanut Butter Crusts are but a few of the delights featured here.

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A rich and festive distillation of the joy surrounding the African-American celebration of Kwanzaa offers more than fifty delicious recipes, along with facts and projects that add to the holiday's spirit. 30,000 first printing. National ad/promo. Tour. ... Read more

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A wonderful introduction to the celebration of Kwanzaa.
Ms. Harris' book, "A Kwanzaa Keepsake: Celebrating the Holiday With New Traditions and Feasts," is excellent.I knew nothing about Kwanzaa when I picked it up but felt as though I had been thoroughlyintroduced to a marvelous seven-day series of ceremonies, feasts andcelebrations.I came away with a great deal of respect for Kwanzaa and theseven principles behind it.It is unfortunate, however, that the creatorof Kwanzaa,Maulana Karenga, felt it necessary to discriminate against allbut African Americans, for all mankind would benefit from participating inthis moving celebration.We could all stand to be affirmed and reaffirmedas members of our families, our communities and our cultures on an annualbasis. ... Read more

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Celebrating food that’s interesting and tasty, with complex flavors and textures and unexpected ingredients, and plated with flair. Food that’s good for us!

This exciting e-book, by Judy Pokras, the founder and editor of RawFoodsNewsMagazine.com, features beverages, brunch, appetizers, entrees, side dishes, and desserts. Recipes range from traditional American favorites like Cranberry Sauce, Apple Pie a la mode, and Squash "Pumpkin" Pie to global treats such as Anisette Cookies, Thai Coconut Soup and Borscht. Plus TV Snack Chips, Mock Scrambled Eggs, Cornbread, Italian Eggplant Bites and Raw Vegan Lasagna, Rice Pudding Ice Cream, and Marinated Portobello Mushrooms in French Onion Soup. The book includes beautiful photos, tips and info for both newbies and raw foods enthusiasts, and suggestions for holiday menus--including some fun surprises, like the delightfully inventive Surprise Cake!

The Little e-Book of Raw Vegan Holiday Recipes spans the generations, with Judy's version of a salad that was a hit in two New Jersey diners decades ago, as well as dishes sure to charm the kids.

In addition to being an inventive chef, Judy is a seasoned raw foodie, food writer, journalist and photographer.

The Little e-Book of Raw Vegan Holiday Recipes makes a wonderful gift, and is a great value at only $9.99. It really comes in handy when you're traveling, so you can have a panoply of recipes at your fingertips at all times! Wherever you are, you'll be able to make meals and turn your family and friends on to some fabulous food.

“Fantastic vegan recipes that I will be enjoying for years to come!”
--Jon Mack, actress and singer

“I promise you will find a full host of wonderfully delicious recipes...and ones that your guests will be eager to try.”
--Michael Saripkin, The Raw Gourmand ... Read more