Curated Cuisine: Historian Jessica B. Harris on the culinary and cultural traditions of Kwanzaa

Curated Cuisine is a monthly series examining all things edible, from the chefs cooking the food to the writers reviewing the recipes. Meet the people shaping the food industry, both local and national and enjoy a post-show bite inspired by the conversation.

James Beard Award-winning culinary historian Jessica B. Harris joins Tamika Francis, founder of Food & Folklore, for a conversation about the updated edition of her book, “A Kwanzaa Keepsake and Cookbook: Celebrating the Holiday with Family, Community and Tradition.” Harris is the author of 12 critically acclaimed books documenting the foods and foodways of the African Diaspora including, "High on the Hog: A Culinary Journey from Africa to America," which inspired the Netflix docuseries of the same name.

“A Kwanzaa Keepsake and Cookbook” explores African American culture, food and family, featuring recipes and stories to help this generation create unique holiday traditions. Copies of the book will be available for purchase from our bookstore partner Frugal Books. Harris will sign and guests will enjoy a bite from the book following the conversation.

Ticket prices range from $10 to $30.