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When two former members of Los Angeles'' most nefarious rival gangs decided to unite under one oven, they had no idea that they would be creating an empire. Trap Kitchen is more than just a cookbook. It''s a glimpse into the meals that have now become famous in the LA streets thanks to the series of pop-up restaurants that continue to bloom throughout the area. Celebrities and residents alike flock to the locations for soulful meals, but it''s more than that. Having lost friends and family to violence, we learn how the masterminds behind Trap Kitchen sought to change the paths they were on, using cooking as their driving force. While other cookbooks may boast a level of urban-skewed appeal in their realness, this cookbook also delves into the stories of why they became involved in cooking in the first place. It''s both a heartfelt and stomach-filling experience to learn how two men changed their stars by seeking out peace and good food for themselves and their community.

Malachi Jenkins and Roberto Smith are childhood friends from neighboring rival gangs, brought together by their two passions: food and girls. Today they are the co-founders and owners of Trap Kitchen LA. The underground culinary experience was completely fueled off Instagram. Their colorful past has made them media darlings, having appeared on the Today Show, Martha & Snoop''s Potluck Dinner Party, VICE, The Huffington Post, Fox 11 News, and BET.

Marisa Mendez is a media personality and journalist who has built her reputation around all things digital, working for some of the biggest names in entertainment and hip-hop. The New Jersey native is most recognized for her work as the co-host of Joe Budden''s I''ll Name This Podcast Later, at Hot 97 on Ebro In The Morning, and as a writer on Funkmaster Flex''s blog, In Flex We Trust. After leaving Joe''s podcast, Marisa launched her own, Marisa Explains It All, which hit number one on iTunes'' Music Podcasts chart after just two episodes. In addition to her career on the mic, she is also a digital strategist, and has managed social media campaigns for Pusha T''s clothing line Play Cloths, French Montana, Swizz Beatz, Nicki Minaj and more.

When two former members of Los Angeles’ most nefarious rival gangs decided to unite under one oven, they had no idea that they would be creating an empire. Trap Kitchen is more than just a cookbook. It’s a glimpse into the meals that have now become famous in the LA streets thanks to the series of pop-up restaurants that continue to bloom throughout the area. Celebrities and residents alike flock to the locations for soulful meals, but it’s more than that. Having lost friends and family to violence, we learn how the masterminds behind Trap Kitchen sought to change the paths they were on, using cooking as their driving force.

While other cookbooks may boast a level of urban-skewed appeal in their realness, this cookbook also delves into the stories of why they became involved in cooking in the first place. It’s a heartfelt and stomach-filling experience to learn how two men changed their stars by seeking out peace and good food for themselves and their community.

Trap Kitchen: Wah Gwaan: Jamaican Cookbook will combine the soul of Trap Kitchen with the flavors of Jamaican cuisine. And just like last time, the cookbook will take another deep dive into the journey of Trap Kitchen's growth since they first made their mark in the literary world.

From a business that started selling plates through their living room window via Instagram ads to now having multiple food trucks, a brick and mortar store, and numerous cookbooks.

With 50 recipes and hundreds of years of history and culture, Wah Gwan? (the universal greeting in Jamaica), takes us on a tour through the island. The recipes include both innovative meals made with a twist on traditional dishes, such as Goat Head Soup, Oxtail, Ackee & Saltfish, and Jerk Chicken, as well as traditional Jamaican favourites.

As noted by Time Out on their 2018 best-of cookbooks list, the unlikely chef duo just 'make food fun,' and this time their cuisines tell a whole new story, which is innovative and explorative through the island of Jamaican culinary traditions.