Cameron - Seven Neighborhoods in Detroit: Recipes from the City

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Photography 2015 by J.N. Cameron

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This book is dedicated to my family in Michigan, my supportive husband, andhomesick Detroiters everywhere without them this bookwouldn't have been possible.

This cookbook takes a nostalgic look at Detroit's most iconic dishes. It's people and local agriculture set the foundation from which these foods emerged. With popular dishes that range from baklava to pierogi, the influence of its first residents is undeniable. But as any city evolves, so does its cuisine. Most ingredients are globally available and today recipes are developed without geographic limitations. This well-timed collection captures significant moments in food history and the cities most remarkable dishes to date.

By 1925, nearly half of Detroit's population was born outside of the United States.[1] Many spoke the universal language of food to make their new surroundings work. Some shared the meals of their homeland, often altering recipes to suite local tastes, or because traditional ingredients were unavailable. Others put their own spin on classic dishes or created new ones. Each chapter tells the story of one neighborhood. And while some communities still thrive, others can only live on through stories...and their most celebrated dishes.

Recipes range from popular international dishes to genuine Detroit originals. They're simplified when possible so that cooks at any skill level can enjoy this book. Each recipe attempts to capture the specific essence of a dish, but feel free to modify any recipe to suit your tastes and dietary preferences.

Michigan is abundant with livestock and agriculture. With more than eleven-thousand inland lakes (not to mention thirty six thousand miles of rivers and streams), the state is teaming with freshwater fish too. The following section illustrates a range of ingredients that are typical of the region. They are either Michigan-produced on a large scale or imported due to high-demand