Jubilee

'Jubilee' presents recipes spanning roughly two centuries of African American cuisine, from the antebellum era to the late 20th century. Toni Tipton-Martin organizes the book around themes like gardening, hospitality, and entrepreneurship rather than a strict chronological timeline.

Yes, 'Jubilee' won the James Beard Foundation Award for Best American Cookbook in 2020. The book was also widely praised by critics at publications like The New York Times and the Los Angeles Times for its rigorous research and engaging storytelling.

Tipton-Martin's 2015 book 'The Jemima Code' cataloged and annotated her collection of historically significant African American cookbooks, functioning more as a reference guide. 'Jubilee' builds on that research to produce a usable cookbook with adapted recipes readers can cook at home.

No, one of Tipton-Martin's key goals in 'Jubilee' is to expand beyond the narrow category of 'soul food' by documenting the full range of African American cooking, including fine dining, global influences, and the work of classically trained Black chefs. Recipes range from West African-inspired dishes to elegant French-style cuisine.