Carolyn Quick Tillery, HBCU Cookbook Author
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Posted By: Carolyn Tillery on April 11, 2007 The Works of Carolyn Quick Tillery Carolyn Quick Tillery, Esq., a 1979 graduate of Tuskegee University was recognized as a finalist for Outstanding Literary Work - Instructional at the 2007 NAACP Image Awards held in Los Angeles, CA last month. Carolyn was being honored for her book, Southern Homecoming Traditions: Recipes And Remembrances." Although this is her fifth book, Southern Homecoming Traditions (2006) is the fourth book in a series combining her love of southern food while delving into the history and impact of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). The histories of these colleges and the traditional foods that were integral to their culture are brought to life in Carolyn's books. This latest installment focuses on the Atlanta HBCU University Center: Morehouse, Spelman, Morris Brown College, Moorehouse School of Medicine and Clark-Atlanta University. All of Carolyn's books include historical information about each school as well as a plethora of photographs. The African-American He r i t a g e Co o k b o o k (2005) celebrates the significance of Alabama institution Tuskeegee University, Carolyn's alma mater. This book not only includes recipes and historical information about the university founded by Booker T. Washington, but provides several literary passages and poetry that describe the African-American struggle for civil rights. In Celebrating Our Equality: A Cookbook With Recipes and Remembrances from Howard University (2003), Carolyn pays homage to the nation's first HBCU, Howard University. Established in 1867 to educate African-Americans freed by the Civil War, it has always served as a powerful catalyst for the education of African Americans and the celebration of cultural traditions. Notable alumni include Nobel Laureate Toni Morrison, Dr. Charles Drew (founded blood banks) and the first African-American Rhodes Scholar, Alaine Locke. Another poignant offering from Carolyn is a tribute to the tireless contributions of military wives to their husbands' service and to the overall morale and welfare of our nation. At Freedom's Table: More Than 200 Years of Receipts and Remembrances from Military Wives (2002) provides recipes, photographs and stories told by military wives since Colonial times. Tillery recently appeared on a Food Network Black History Month spot. If you enjoyed this article, Join HBCU CONNECT today for similar content and opportunities via email! |
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Carolyn Tillery
From Crestview, FL Tuskegee University class of 1979 Member Since April 2007 |
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