Prison Ramen

“These recipes make me smile and laugh out loud with joy, memory, and awe at their total culinary genius. All born from a bond of pure hunger?”—Samuel L. Jackson, from the Foreword When you’re in prison, a little money in the commissary can mean the difference between a life of flavorless misery and the pleasure of re-creating a taste of childhood. And it starts with Ramen. Filled with contributions from anonymous inmates as well as names you’ll recognize, such as guitarist Slash and actors Danny Trejo, Taryn Manning, and Shia LaBeouf, Prison Ramen is an original collection of inspired Ramen hacks: Hit Man Burritos. Sloppy Ramen Joe. Onion Tortilla Ramen Soup. Shawshank Spread. And Orange Porkies: Chile ramen + white rice + 1 bag pork skins + orange-flavored punch. Firsthand stories of life in prison, told by each of the contributors, go a long way to explaining the joy of doctoring a bag of Ramen. A joy you can now re-create in the freedom of your own kitchen.

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“Ultimately, these aren't recipes you're likely to try at home ― though they might be just the thing when your refrigerator is bare.” ― NPR Books Simple recipes for a complex world. Here's what you get at the Commissary Kitchen: - Clean Hands Sweet Potato Pie - Spicy Seafood - Don’t Be Salty Chicken Ramen - Barbecue Salmon - Vegetarian Curry And a lot more. In the Fall of 2016, rapper Prodigy released his Commissary Kitchen cookbook as a long-awaited addendum to his critically acclaimed 2011 memoir My Infamous Life: The Autobiography of Mobb Deep’s Prodigy. Originally, Prodigy’s vision for Commissary Kitchen was to highlight the bare bones prison conditions to which inmates are subjected to and forcibly requiring a broad scope of ideas when it comes to the limited nutrition provided from food purchased within the commissary. The conversation was taken to Harvard, MIT, and Yale, with televised appearances on NBC’s The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon, TMZ, and a lengthy discussion with legendary radio personality Angie Martinez during the Barnes & Noble book launch, as well as a food truck at the renowned Smorgasburg. In My Infamous Life, Prodigy detailed his mindset and need for self-reflection while imprisoned, but took it a step further with Commissary Kitchen by using recipes to tell the stories of life in prison, as he grappled with staying healthy as a quiet sufferer of the SS Type of Sickle Cell Anemia, by far the most fatal. Prodigy surrendered to the disease in 2017, though much like his music, his impact lives on forever. As the world became entrenched in a global pandemic this book provides a glimpse of ways to survive under meager conditions. Once again Commissary Kitchen proves useful, as what was once a prison and college dormitory favorite can now be applied to most human lives in search of fun and moderately healthy recipes using well-preserved items like canned goods with simple appliances and utensils. From omelets to black bean curry, simple sauces and reductions, there’s plenty to pull from Commissary Kitchen as our current need is to stretch our food supply as far and most affordable as possible ―especially with escalating unemployment rates. Prodigy’s initial intent was to save lives, and here he’s doing it again. Commissary Kitchen is much more than a fun gift book; it’s an essential survival guide for these uncertain times. Rest In Peace, Prodigy.

While struggling to hang on to the remnants of her marriage to Simon, Ellis Spencer Garrett is faced with her son's anger and Simon's latest betrayal. Weakened by repeated traumas in her life, Ellis draws within herself to escape the pain. She is admitted into Silver Leaf Institute of Mental Health where Dr. Patrick Dole has a strong desire to reach her and bring her back. Having reached the pinnacle of his career and a new life almost within his grasp, Simon Garrett must deal with the restraints caused by his catatonic wife and her aunt, Agnes Spencer. Agnes is strong and unrelenting, and she finds ways to keep Simon cornered in her quest to protect her niece. Success, women, and a lack of control find Simon spiraling toward his own doom, and he reaches out to the only woman who ever loved him. Is it too late? Dr. Patrick Dole is raising his daughter, Jamie, alone after the murder of his wife. As the time comes for the condemned man to be executed, Patrick and Jamie struggle with feelings of loss and justice, and each facing a strong need that only one woman can fulfill.

America seems presently fascinated by prison culture and the inner workings of what happens behind clinked doors. With TV shows creating binge-watchers of us all, and celebrities piquing public interest as they end up behind bars, Americans seem to enjoy a good gawk at prison life. Each year, more than 1.3 million visitors still trek out to Alcatraz Island, one of the most famous prisons in the world. And why shouldn’t they be curious about prison? We as a nation currently incarcerate more people per capita than any other country, and our prisons are notoriously rough, violent, and overcrowded. At the same time, we love our food, take pictures of it, post it socially, and discuss our foodie favorites. Rarely do we consider the food experiences of those for whom sustenance is more difficult to obtain, particularly those incarcerated, where choice and access is severely limited. Prison food is often everything to prisoners. It is the only marker of time throughout the day. Food becomes commerce in the microeconomies behind prison walls. It is often the only source of pleasure in a monotonous routine. It creates sites of community when prisoners ban together to create recipes, but also becomes a site of discord when issues surrounding fairness and equity arise in the chow hall. Prison Food in America offers a high-level snapshot of the fare offered behind bars, its general guidelines and regulations, fascinating stories about prisoners and food, and the remarkable and varied ways food plays a role in the fabric of prison culture.

The lore of the instant noodle in jail house cuisine -100's of ways to experiment with instant noodles. The quest and obsession to find the best combination or way to cook ramen can becomes a hobby and way of life behind bars! This BLANK journal is the perfect place to document all of your favorite ramen noodle packages, brands, flavors, spice levels and toppings. Find something new in the commissary? Make sure to jot it down in this journal so you will remember for next time. Leave a legacy by passing down your noodle traditions to those still serving time. Makes a great gift for any inmate who is always coming up with his own favorite combinations, recipes and concoctions in this personal instant noodle recipe journal. The perfect gift for any friend or loved one who is serving time and looking to serve up something better than what's on the menu.

From irresistible macaroons to tasty cheesecakes, discover new ways of using, cooking and enjoying Nutella with 30 mouthwatering recipes. 30 delicious recipes in a Nutella-shaped book for all the fans of the famous spread: - little individual sweets: from a revisited version of bread with Nutella to Nutella and banana tartlettes - generous Nutella cakes to share: cake roll, Twelfth Night cake or even a Nutella charlotte. - creamy, ‘must have’ recipes: mousse and little cream - surprising recipes to impress both young and old: macaroons, caramelized hazelnut stuffed truffles, little mango egg rolls