Title: Brown Sugar
Subtitle: Soul Food Desserts from Family and Friends
First published: 2003
Description: Spiced with stories of family and friends, sweetened by memories of holidays and celebratory meals, *Brown Sugar* is a slice of life from African American communities across the country. In this collection of recipes and tales, Joyce White passes along generations of kitchen wisdom and dessert favorites, as well as fresh and creative variations on classic sweets.

There are desserts for any occasion. The flavors are comforting and festive, as are the many poignant stories that White shares. A sublime Sweet Potato Cheesecake is passed along from a hardworking mother in California, while Three Sisters Coconut Pie is White's composite of three good friends' favorite pie recipes. Whether you are looking to make the perfect Lemon Meringue Pie or to preserve summer fruit, these recipes will satisfy your sweet tooth and add heirloom-quality recipes to your collection.
Subjects: African American cookery, Desserts, Cookery, African American cooking, African american cooking
LC classification: TX773 .W488 2003