Black Food Conversations with KJ Kearney: Featuring Nyanyika Banda!

160 King Street,Charleston SC 29401

27 October, 2022

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Buxton Books is honored to host KJ Kearney, of Black Food Fridays, for the new series: Black Food Conversations with KJ Kearney! For the inaugural event, KJ will be joined in the bookstore by Nyanyika Banda - author of The Official Wakanda Cookbook - for a conversation on the enduring history and influence of food from the African continent. ABOUT KJ KEARNEY: KJ Kearney is the founder of the James Beard Award nominated social media account, Black Food Fridays. Found primarily on Instagram and TikTok, Black Food Fridays is a call-to-action, encouraging all to be intentional with their support of Black owned food/beverage businesses by purchasing from them each and every Friday. KJ's work in the food space includes hosting Soul Food tours for both the Charleston Wine and Food Festival and the Charleston Visitors Bureau, writing the proclamation for "Red Rice Day" adopted by the City of Charleston in 2018, crafting social media content for the Pepsi "Dig-In" Initiative, as well as an appearance on the hit Food Network show, "Delicious Ms. Brown". Black Food Fridays has been featured and mentioned in a wide range of publications including TodayShow.com, Mic.com, Gastro Obscura, Bet.com, the Post & Courier, The New York Times, and Good Morning America. ABOUT NYANYIKA BANDA: Nyanyika Banda is a Malawian-American chef, writer, and entrepreneur. She earned a Culinary Degree from Madison College in 2012. While attending Madison College she competed and placed in multiple American Culinary Federation competitions. She has worked in a number of acclaimed kitchens across the country including WD-50 and the Saveur Magazine test kitchen. After her experiences in New York City, Banda moved back to the Midwest to attend the University of Wisconsin-Superior. She designed her history and writing majors around African Foodways and has been a scholar of the topic ever since. ABOUT THE OFFICIAL WAKANDA COOKBOOK: Wakanda forever! Celebrate the flavors of Africa with this cookbook inspired by over fifty years of Black Panther comics. Create meals fit for a king with this cookbook featuring over seventy delicious recipes from Wakanda and the African continent. Whether you’re welcoming Wakandan envoys, or simply hosting a watch party with friends, the 70+ African cuisine-inspired recipes in Marvel's Black Panther: The Official Wakanda Cookbook make it a must-have volume for any kitchen. Eat like King T’Challa himself: Featuring classic cuisine such as Roasted Chambo, Braised Oxtail and Dumplings, and Glazed Road Runner Wings, this cookbook is a tribute to culinary traditions from all over the African continent.Over 70 incredible recipes: From street food and entrees, to desserts and drinks, you will have recipes for every occasion.For all skill levels: Marvel's Black Panther: The Official Wakanda Cookbook can be enjoyed by people of all ages. The book features accessible, fun recipes for seasoned chefs and beginners alike.Be inspired by stunning food photography: Complete with incredible full-color photography recalling the amazing visual splendor of Wakanda, you’ll be inspired to bring a touch of royalty to your kitchen.The most delicious addition to your Marvel collection: The perfect companion to any Black Panther collection, the regal and delicious recipes of Marvel's Black Panther: The Official Wakanda Cookbook make it Insight Editions’ most impressive cookbook yet.