Tamika Francis, founder of Food & Folklore, moderates a conversation with James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author and TV personality JJ Johnson, about his new cookbook 'The Simple Art of Rice: Recipes from Around the World for the Heart of Your Table.
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Tamika Francis, founder of Food & Folklore, moderates a conversation with James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author and TV personality JJ Johnson, about his new cookbook"The Simple Art of Rice: Recipes from Around the World for the Heart of Your Table.” Johnson is most recognized for his fresh and innovative approach to African Caribbean cuisine. His culinary philosophy centers on showcasing the diversity and richness of the African diaspora while also challenging traditional ideas about what these cuisines can be. He is the founder of the fast casual franchise, with four locations in New York City.
Copies of “The Simple Art of Rice” will be available for purchase from our bookstore partner Frugal Books. Johnson will sign copies and guests will enjoy a spicy puffed-rice snack mix and passion fruit horchata after the conversation.WBUR’s Legacy Circle, Murrow Society, Sustainers and Members save $5.00 on in-person tickets to this event. To apply the discount to your ticket purchase online, you’ll need to enter a promo code. You can get your code by emailing [email protected].
From iconic savory dishes like Liberian Jollof and Poppy William's Red Rice and Beans to sweet finishes like Champorado, The Simple Art of Rice has a rice dish for every kind of meal and occasion, including nourishing comfort foods and dishes that can be made quickly to transform a weeknight dinner into a feast. The book also features a fool-proof method for turning out perfect rice every time, as well as fascinating information on the role that rice has played in culture and history.
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