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Kardea Brown’s The Way Home is an inviting look into the Gullah Geechee food traditions of the Sea Islands of South Carolina where the Food Network star grew up. Warmly addressing her audience as “cousins,” Kardea tells stories about her grandmother, her own journey from a job as a social worker to hosting her show, Delicious Miss Brown and finding the kitchen as her comfort zone. The recipes, such as Buffalo Blue Fried Shrimp, are what Kardea calls New Gullah—food that reflects her Gullah Geechee heritage and the preservation of West African food and traditions, but with some delicious, innovative changes. There is a whole chapter on preserves, including a recipe for Hot Peppa Jelly. Kardea also shares recipes like Deviled Crabs that were featured on her show. Fans of Delicious Miss Brown, those looking to learn about Gullah Geechee cuisine and home cooks excited to expand their repertoire in a meaningful way are sure to love this book.
Sam Marcus, Culinary Editorial Fellow