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JAMES BEARD AWARD NOMINEE ⢠Discover the fascinating history of Black mixology and its enduring influence on American cocktail culture through 70 rediscovered, modernized, or celebrated recipes, by the James Beard Awardâwinning author of Jubilee.
A BEST COOKBOOK OF THE YEAR: The Boston Globe, Los Angeles Times, Food Network, GoodâŚ
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Toni Tipton Martin is one of the leading authorities on the history of food and drink in the United States and on African American influence on culinary traditions in particular. Drawing from her vast private library of Black-authored cookbooks, she has penned several multi-award-winning books inspired by the collection, each of which is a must-read (and indeed partly inspired me to write my own book-about-books).
In her most recent effort, Juke Joints, Jazz Clubs, and Juice, she brings cocktail recipes from these long-forgotten books to life â including many from known and unknown female writers - and expertly weavesâŚ
From Nicola's list on The best books that celebrate womenâs right to booze.
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