{"product_id":"africali-recipes-from-my-jikoni-a-cookbook","title":"Africali: Recipes from My Jikoni (a Cookbook)","description":"\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Moju's chic yet approachable dishes reframe the many influences behind West and East African cooking, with zesty herbs, piquant chiles, and aromatic spices brightening up every dish.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eSaveur\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Recipes are fusion at its best... Moju flexes her recipe-creation talents and shares her love of cooking in this collection that highlights her roots with great taste... Moju delivers a culinary journey that is infused with personality and flavor, designed for modern home chefs looking for kitchen inspiration.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--\u003ci\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Explore the world of \n\u003ci\u003eAfriCali\u003c\/i\u003e, Kiano's debut book that weaves together the flavors of her California upbringing with the richness of her Kenyan and Nigerian roots. Through enticing recipes, she invites you on a culinary journey that not only fills your kitchen with delicious aromas but also celebrates the joy of family and community. Join Kiano as she shares the warmth of her heritage, one recipe at a time.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Marcus Samuelsson\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"With each recipe in \n\u003ci\u003eAfriCali\u003c\/i\u003e, I find a connection to my roots, a taste of California living, and a celebration of rich history. \n\u003ci\u003eAfriCali \u003c\/i\u003eis more than a cookbook; it's a journey of flavors that resonate with the soul.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Amin Joseph, actor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Kiano Moju turns up the flavor on traditional African recipes with a California-cool vibe in \n\u003ci\u003eAfriCali\u003c\/i\u003e. Reading through it is like having a seat at her dinner table, where every recipe is carefully crafted to keep things relatively unfussy while maintaining a dedication to flavor. \n\u003ci\u003eAfriCali \u003c\/i\u003eis a must-have for anyone seeking a contemporary take on time-honored dishes.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Hawa Hassan, author of\u003ci\u003e In Bibi's Kitchen\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"The best cooks can imbue their dishes with deliciousness and heart, and Kiano Moju does both in abundance in \n\u003ci\u003eAfriCali\u003c\/i\u003e. Each recipe and picture make me feel invited to stand with Kiano at the stove as she talks about her favorite memories growing up in California, the Kenyan and Nigerian dishes her parents made for her, and the world of flavors she found in her travels.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Korsha Wilson, writer and host of \u003ci\u003eA Hungry Society\u003c\/i\u003e podcast\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Kiano Moju's \n\u003ci\u003eAfriCali\u003c\/i\u003e cookbook shares her perspective as someone who was born to a Kenyan mother and a Nigerian father, grew up in the Bay Area (with summers often spent visiting her Maasai family in Kenya) and has since traveled all over the world... Moju demonstrates the universality of the cuisines that shaped her with dishes that merge influences.\" \n\u003cb\u003e--Named a \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e Best Cookbook of 2024\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNAMED ONE OF THE BEST COOKBOOKS OF THE YEAR: \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBon Appetit\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eSaveur\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eFood \u0026amp; Wine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e, and Food Network\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eTurn readily available ingredients and pantry staples into easy yet flavorful weeknight meals and dinner party dishes that celebrate a unique fusion of Nigerian, Kenyan, and Californian cuisines. From jollof rice and Swahili chicken biriyani to spice blends and peri-peri recipes, discover the best of African flavors and Cali flair--without ever leaving your kitchen.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eKiano Moju was born to a Kenyan mother and a Nigerian father and raised in California. While she spent her summer breaks in Kenya, her home in the states during the school year held African house parties where Nigerian jollof rice, moin moin (steamed bean cakes), roasted chicken legs, and plantains were a common part of life. On weekends and special occasions, they would make Kenyan dishes like samosas, sauteed collard greens, barbecued meat, and other favorites from her childhood including Ethiopian and Eritrean recipes. As Kiano says, \"Californian cuisine embraces the flavors of its immigrant communities while celebrating the state's agriculture and the flavors of fresh produce,\" and that's the concept behind her cooking. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eAfriCali\u003c\/i\u003e is not a traditional cookbook, but rather one inspired by the delicious meals Kiano has experienced in life. The recipes are unfussy but dedicated to flavor including: \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePeri Peri Butter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHerby Harissa\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLentil Nuggets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCherry Tomato Kachumbari\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKijani Seafood Pilau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChicken and Okra Wet Fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBerbere Braised Short Ribs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoconut and Cardamom Mandazi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarlic Butter Chapos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePili Pili Pineapple Margarita\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe gorgeous food photography as well as photos from the author's travels in Africa make this a cookbook like no other. Dive in and enjoy the delicious, unique meals that the whole family will love.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Citations:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"italic\"\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/span\u003e 06\/01\/2024 pg. 121 (EAN 9781668002131, Hardcover)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eMoju, Kiano\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tKiano Moju is a Kenyan\/Nigerian American author, recipe developer, producer, director, and video host. Kiano's culinary identity draws on her Kenyan and Nigerian heritage, her upbringing in the melting pot of California, and her travels abroad. Until 2019, she was a creative video producer at \n\u003ci\u003eBuzzFeed\u003c\/i\u003e's food video vertical, \n\u003ci\u003eTasty\u003c\/i\u003e, where she amassed over 100 million cumulative video views in recipe content. After departing from \n\u003ci\u003eBuzzFeed\u003c\/i\u003e, Kiano set her sights on starting her own media company, which led her to launch a nonprofit organization called The Jikoni Recipe Archive. It celebrates the rich cuisine of Africa and across its diaspora by documenting the legacy of traditional and modern cooks, while amplifying its vibrant food culture. Kiano also opened her own production company in Los Angeles called Jikoni Studios. Since opening, Kiano has produced cooking videos for the Food Network, Tastemade, and the USDA, to name a few. 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