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Celebrate Black History Month with Recipes From the Past
Black Heritage Cookbook is African American Keepsake
2/6/23
By: M. M.
In 1983, the staff and patrons of the South Dade Regional Library compiled recipes from their Black American family, friends and the overall community to create the Black Heritage Cookbook published by the Friends of the Miami-Dade Public Library.
Along with each recipe is a short anecdote, personal note or historical fact from the contributor. The delicious little book has been fully digitized and is available for your next culinary adventure.
Helen McCray’s grandmother was the source of the following sweet potato pie recipe:
“This recipe came from my grandmother, who was from Key West, FL. It brings back memories of childhood when the aroma from grandma’s homemade bread, guava duff and peanut butter cookies filled the house,” McCray explained.
List of Recipes in the Cookbook
Main Courses and Side Dishes
Even More Recipes from the MDPLS Catalog
Make sure not to miss all the great content available in the Digital Collections. From 3D-scanned objects to rare books and DIY postcards for Valentine’s Day, there is something exciting and wonderful for everyone.