The African Kitchen: A Day in the Life of a Safari Chef (Cookbooks) [Hardcover]

Josie Stow (Author), Jan Baldwin (Photographer)

Book Description

Series: Cookbooks | Publication Date: January 2002

Africa is synonymous with adventure - a land of wild animals, colorful traditions and natural splendor. The African Kitchen is a culinary and visual feast, a food lover's tour of this fascinating continent.

Chef Josie Stow here combines the thrill of the safari with the excitement of pan-African cooking. She uses today's most popular ingredients in exciting combinations with recipes for all occasions. Whether you are looking for a quick lunch or leisurely supper, breakfast or snack dishes, new ideas for the barbecue or recipes for a lavish dinner party, The African Kitchen will provide inspiration and enjoyment.

Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

In this unusual and thoroughly entertaining book, Stow, Roald Dahl's former private chef (and author of Recipes from Gypsy House, detailing that period in her life), and photographer Baldwin provide a vivid portrait of their stay at an African safari reserve, from "Wake-Up, Rise and Shine" to "Dinner Under the Camel Thorn Trees." When Stow first took over the kitchen at a game preserve in South Africa, she found that most such establishments were serving European-style food. Drawing on the knowledge and experience of the cooks working with her, she developed a repertoire of traditional and modern African dishes, such as Bresaola-Style Venison and Roast Vegetable Pizzas with Harissa (cooked in an oven made from "a vacated termite mound"). Beautiful photographs of African nightcapes, people, and Stow's food illustrate the text. Highly recommended.
Copyright 2000 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From the Publisher

Josie Stow was a private chef to the family of children's author Roald Dahl before moving to Africa to work for some of the continent's leading safari reserves. Jan Baldwin is an award-winning British photographer. She traveled extensively throughout Africa and worked with Josie Stow on the successful book Recipes from Gypsy House.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 144 pages
• Publisher: Interlink Books (January 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1566563542
• ISBN-13: 978-1566563543
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 9.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,161,002 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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24 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars From a South African, March 7, 2000

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K.L.Sandison - See all my reviews

This review is from: The African Kitchen: A Day in the Life of a Safari Chef (Cookbooks) (Hardcover)

As a South African and having spent time in the USA, I tried to think of ingredients etc that one would need if you were living outside of Africa, most seem easy to obtain. It's a beautiful book both in recipes and photos.Being a professional photographer it's a fun book to look at for the photos as well as different style of cooking. Most recipe books are static and don't motivate me into purchasing it, but this one caught me. It has a great African feel. Worth buying.

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Will make you want to take a safari, July 10, 2002

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"audashouse" (Dallas, TX USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The African Kitchen: A Day in the Life of a Safari Chef (Cookbooks) (Hardcover)

I really have enjoyed this book. It gives you an insight into African cooking and the beautiful scenery. I had the pleasure of meeting Josie Stow at Tswalu and sampled some of the recipes in the book. They are incredible. Most of the items are easy to prepare and the photos will make you want to go there!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Gorgeous Cookbook, December 3, 2008

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Leyla (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The African Kitchen: A day in the life of a Safari Chef (Paperback)

This is truly one of the most beautiful cookbooks I have encountered. The recipes are unusual and fun to make. Highly recommended.