Hassan, Hawa
In Bibi's Kitchen
- ISBN 13:
- 9781984856739
- author:
- Hassan, Hawa
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Ten Speed Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 288
- Dimensions:
- 25.4 x 20.3 centimeters (0.57 kg
- Genre:
- Cooking, Food & Drink, International, African,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
In Bibi's Kitchen, Hawa Hassan invites you into the kitchens of grandmothers from eight eastern African countries, where flavors of mangoes, cinnamon, dates, and plantains come alive. This cookbook-meets-travelogue shares stories of family, love, and tradition, alongside 75 recipes gathered from women who have been the backbone of the spice trade.
From Ma Shara's famous Ajemi Bread with Carrots and Green Pepper to Ma Vicky's Matoke, Stewed Plantains with Beans and Beef, each recipe is a window into the history and culture of the continent. Hawa Hassan's writing brings the women and their stories to life, making this a unique and captivating read.
With its rich flavors and stories of family and tradition, In Bibi's Kitchen is a must-have for anyone interested in exploring the culinary traditions of eastern Africa.