Homage: Recipes and Stories from an Amish Soul Food Kitchen

I ordered this book as a fan of Chef Chris Scott because he always serves up a surprising twist that is exciting but approachable in his cooking and because... Brown Sugar Biscuits!This book is so much more than I had hoped for. It's a truly good read! The recipes are thoughtful and interesting and in his style - approachable and enticing for a home cook. The main introduction and passages between recipes and notes accompanying each recipe are the real treat.Chef Scott tells a story of his deep roots, bringing to life the characters of the family members and neighbors who raised him. He shares true stories of real black history as it was lived by real people while sharing a truly interesting story of parallel food cultures. Homage will make you feel nostalgia, contempt, empowerment and hope.This is a time when frivolous books and TV just aren't tolerable. Like the recipes in the book, Homage is easy on the soul and will make you feel nourished.Buy this book. Gift this book.

Love! Love! Love! The simplicity of each recipe. And the history behind each one.