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A warm and inviting picture book portrait of African American culinary legend Edna Lewis, who brought Southern cooking to New York CityEdna Lewis loved to cook. Growing up on a farm in Freetown, Virginia, she learned the value of fresh, local, seasonal food from her Mama Daisy, as well as how to measure ingredients for biscuits using coins and to listen closely to her cakes to know when they were done. Edna carried these traditions with her all the way to New York City, where she became a celebrated chef, cooking traditional French food in her signature Southern style and introducing the world to the flavors of her home.

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“This tribute to a dedicated champion of traditional Southern food and culture makes a wonderful read-aloud.” * Booklist *
Cabrera’s vivid paintings are equally at home depicting the glamour of New York society and the closeness of Freetown’s community. * The Horn Book Magazine *

Chef Edna: Queen of Southern Cooking, Edna Lewis

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    A Hardback by Melvina Noel, Cozbi Cabrera

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      Publisher: Cameron & Company Inc
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 25/05/2023
      ISBN13: 9781951836399, 978-1951836399
      ISBN10: 1951836391

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A warm and inviting picture book portrait of African American culinary legend Edna Lewis, who brought Southern cooking to New York CityEdna Lewis loved to cook. Growing up on a farm in Freetown, Virginia, she learned the value of fresh, local, seasonal food from her Mama Daisy, as well as how to measure ingredients for biscuits using coins and to listen closely to her cakes to know when they were done. Edna carried these traditions with her all the way to New York City, where she became a celebrated chef, cooking traditional French food in her signature Southern style and introducing the world to the flavors of her home.

      Trade Review
      “This tribute to a dedicated champion of traditional Southern food and culture makes a wonderful read-aloud.” * Booklist *
      Cabrera’s vivid paintings are equally at home depicting the glamour of New York society and the closeness of Freetown’s community. * The Horn Book Magazine *

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