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The Jemima Code: Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks is a historical study by Toni Tipton-Martin published in 2015 by the University of Texas Press. The book catalogs and analyzes more than 150 African American cookbooks from the 19th and 20th centuries. It received the 2016 James Beard Foundation Book Award in the Reference and Scholarship category.
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Who wrote The Jemima Code?
The book was written by Toni Tipton-Martin, a culinary journalist and advocate for African American foodways. Published in 2015, it serves as a comprehensive historical study of African American culinary history.
How many cookbooks are analyzed in The Jemima Code?
The book catalogs and analyzes more than 150 African American cookbooks dating from the 19th and 20th centuries. It uses these texts to debunk the harmful "Aunt Jemima" stereotype and highlight the real expertise of Black chefs.
What awards did The Jemima Code win?
The book received significant critical acclaim, notably winning a James Beard Foundation Book Award in 2016. This cemented its importance in the academic study of American culinary history.
What is the main goal of The Jemima Code?
The primary goal of the book, published by the University of Texas Press, is to correct historical erasure by showcasing the actual contributions of Black cooks. Tipton-Martin achieves this by carefully examining the recipes and histories left behind in historical cookbooks.
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