Hallelujah! The Welcome Table
(Author) Dr Maya AngelouThroughout Maya Angelou's life food has played a pivotal role at important moments. In HALLELUJAH! THE WELCOME TABLE she narrates some of these tales and then gives us recipes for the food that helped shape her memories. There was the time she cooked a cassoulet for M.F.K. Fisher on the very day she moved into her new house in California. Or how her mother made a delicious maple cake for her when she was expelled from school for not being able to speak. Then there's a story about how once Decca (Jessica) Mitford made a delicious chicken - and the recipe is for 'Chicken Drunkard Style'. The recipes cover fried meat pies, caramel cake, Minnisota wild rice, chicken livers and many more. Maya Angelou's kitchen is a social centre, she cooks while she entertains and is renowned for what she serves.
Dr Maya Angelou
Dr. Maya Angelou (1928-2014) was an American poet, memoirist, and civil rights activist. She is best known for her autobiography "I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings," which details her childhood experiences of racism and trauma. Angelou's writing style is characterized by her powerful use of language, vivid imagery, and themes of resilience and empowerment. She made significant contributions to literature by giving voice to the African American experience and challenging social injustices. Angelou's work continues to inspire readers around the world and her legacy as a literary icon endures.
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