Step into the kitchen — and into your power. This isn’t just a cookbook. It’s a celebration of Black womanhood , a healing journey through African American heritage , and a tribute to the stories, strength, and soul passed down through generations. From slow-simmered collard greens to bold vegan stews inspired by South African food , this book offers 80 traditional and modern soul food recipes that nourish the body, honor our roots, and speak to every Black woman who ever found healing in a pot of beans or joy in a skillet of cornbread. Written by and for Black women, this is more than a black cookbook — it's a kitchen culture cookbook, a piece of Black art, and a warm invitation to cook with memory, flavor, and freedom. 💛 What you’ll find inside: Flavor-packed soul food classics made with love - Recipes rooted in African American traditions - Reflections on self-care, emotional healing, and the legacy of food as medicine - Dishes that echo the rhythm of the Black South , the vibrance of West Africa , and the creativity of today’s kitchens 💛 Plus, you’ll get access to 3 exclusive companion books HOLIDAY SOUL FOOD MENU PACK - Complete celebration menus for Juneteenth, Kwanzaa, and Thanksgiving - honoring heritage with every bite. - THE AFRO VEGAN COOKBOOK : 100 plant-based recipes from Ethiopia, Senegal & the modern African kitchen — made to nourish your body and spirit. - SIP LIKE A QUEEN : A vibrant collection of 60 healing, soulful drinks — teas, tonics, and mocktails to elevate your wellness and your mood. _____ These bonus books continue the journey with even more flavor, wellness, and celebration — created with Black women in mind. Whether you’re rediscovering Grandma’s gumbo or exploring new Afro-vegan flavors, this book is a beautiful reminder: you don’t have to choose between history and health, between wellness and culture. You can have it all — and you deserve it all. If you love African American cookbooks , Black-owned cookbooks , or soulful projects like Ghetto Gastro , this one’s for you. The perfect gift for yourself or a loved one, it belongs on every kitchen counter — and every Africa-inspired coffee table . For the woman who stirs with soul. For the sister reclaiming joy. For the Queen who cooks to remember — and to rise. This is your moment. This is your book. A soulful addition to your journey of self-love, mental health, and emotional self-care.