Reading order
| # | Title | Published | Author | Buy on Amazon |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soul Food: The Surprising Story of an American Cuisine, One Plate at a Time | 2013 | Adrian Miller | Buy |
| 2 | The President’s Kitchen Cabinet: The Story of the African Americans Who Have Fed Our First Families, from the Washingtons to the Obamas | 2017 | Adrian Miller | Buy |
Adrian Miller’s non-fiction works focus on the intersection of food and African American history. Soul Food (2013) traced the origins and evolution of soul food across regions and generations, while The President’s Kitchen Cabinet (2017) uncovered the overlooked history of Black chefs, cooks, and stewards who fed American presidents.
Both books combine deep historical research with accessible writing, making academic food history readable and compelling.