Description: "Let us break bread together and celebrate our diversity."
— Desmond Tutu, from the Foreword

"Marcus generously shares his mnandi (the Zulu word for 'delicious') recipes, travels in Africa, and insights on culture and cooking. He is also supporting children across the globe through UNICEF. Thank you!"
— Quincy Jones, film composer, activist, TV producer, and Grammy award winner

"Marcus has produced a beautiful and definitive work that stands apart. A proud example of his heritage, this book captures the soul of African cuisine."
— Alfred Portale, Co-owner and Executive Chef, Gotham Bar and Grill

"The Soul of a New Cuisine will inspire many exhilarating kitchen journeys."
— Matt Lee and Ted Lee, Contributing Editors, "Travel + Leisure"

"Marcus Samuelsson's exploration of the foods of Africa incites the adventurous diner to imagine what we've missed all these years: an ancient tradition that Samuelsson makes utterly contemporary, ac...

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