Black-Eyed Peas and Hoghead Cheese: A Story of Food, Family, and Freedom

Nine-year-old Frances visits her grandmother in Louisiana and helps prepare a traditional New Year’s Day feast. As they cook, Grandma shares stories about the ingredients and dishes, reaching back to the Atlantic slave trade. Frances learns how the foods in the meal connect to her ancestors and African American history. The book includes color illustrations, sources, and a praline recipe, joining family cooking with stories of food, history, and freedom.