Trap Kitchen, Malachi Jenkins
Trap Kitchen, Malachi Jenkins
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Trap Kitchen

Author: Malachi Jenkins, Roberto Smith, Marisa Mendez

Narrator: L. Steven Taylor

Unabridged: 51 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 01/02/2018

Categories: Nonfiction, Cooking

Includes: Bonus Material Bonus Material Included


Synopsis

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.

About Malachi Jenkins

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 cofounders 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, Fox 11 News, and BET.

About Roberto Smith

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.

About Marisa Mendez

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 cohost of Joe Budden’s I’ll Name This Podcast Later 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.

About L. Steven Taylor

L. Steven Taylor is a New York actor who has played on Broadway as both Mufasa and Scar in Disney’s The Lion King. In addition to being very active in the commercial and voice-over world, working for such names as McDonalds, Bounty, Burger King, and Nickelodeon, he is also an avid spoken-word artist—penning his own spoken-word series: Perspective. He can also be seen on television in Madam Secretary, Elementary, Person of Interest, and The Electric Company.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Jon on May 15, 2023

Malachi Jenkins and Roberto Smith once belonged to rival gangs; now they have put their differences aside and are cooking together and making lots of money! This is a great story that shows that there is hope once violence is set aside - that individuals who were once caught in a downward spiral of......more

Goodreads review by Norma on April 14, 2023

( Format : Audiobook ) "Cook book" Guess I'm just too old for this. The introductory section gives a brief background before moving onto the recipes, ingredients listed, but loosely..Sounds interesting but can't see me cooking any of it. An accompanying PDF repeats/ prints the recipes for ease of foll......more

Goodreads review by Kimberly NoLimits on December 17, 2017

Not your typical cookbook (in a good way)! The only negative comment I have is the random use of curse words. However reading their stories I can understand that their language is the least of their problems. Their gift has brought them out of a difficult life to say the least. Recipes. If you want t......more

Goodreads review by Laura on October 15, 2019

Great cookbook and inspiring story. I had the great good fortune to attend a barbecue when the chef/authors visited Cleveland. Best. Sausage. EVER. Don't miss the chance to go if they visit anywhere near you! Side note: If you're squeamish about curse words...try to set that aside and appreciate the......more

Goodreads review by Brennan on September 14, 2023

Definitely enjoyed flipping through and getting inspired, I took some pictures of the recipes I plan on making!......more