This James Beard-award winning cookbook features a collaboration between Hawa Hassan and Julia Turshen, and tells the stories of many women across eight African countries. We love the storytelling aspect of this book. Will we keep it on our shelves?

Recipes mentioned in this episode:

  • Digaag Qumbe (page 73)
  • Xawaash spice mix (page 74)
  • Somali beef stew (page 93)
  • Ma Gehennet’s Shiro (page 45)
  • Berbere spice mix (page 50)
  • Ma Kauthar’s Mango chile sauce (page 116)
  • Date bread (page 158)
  • Bolo Polana (page 189)
  • Ginger spritz (page 245)
  • Iced Rooibos tea with orange, cloves and cinnamon (page 214)

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