Taste of Hawaii: New Cooking from the Crossroads of the Pacific [Hardcover]

Jean-Marie Josselin (Author), Martin Jacobs (Photographer)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 1992

Hawaii's residents are among the most ethnically diverse in the world - including contributions from the many cultures that have settled there. Going far beyond a typical mainland idea of luau fare - poi, pineapple and roast pig - Hawaiian food is based on an immense number of fresh, natural ingredients, such as taro root, coconuts and bananas, originally brought by the Polnesians: beans, port, tomatoes and peppers brought by the Portuguese: rice, spices and cooking techniques from China and Japan: and lemon grass and curry from the Philippines, Vietnam and Thailand. Each group has combined Hawaii's fish, seafood and tropical produce with its own ethnic techniques and dishes to create today's Hawaiian cuisine. This book contains a total of 150 recipes, that are contemporary in taste and Hawaiian in inspiration.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"If one's itinerary doesn't include that particular jaunt (to Hawaii) this year, A Taste of Hawaii can bring some of the same tantalizing tastes to the home kitchen." -- Chicago Tribune --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

JEAN-MARIE JOSSELIN, chef and owner of the highly regarded A Pacific Cafe in Kauai, Oahu, and Maui, was born in France and educated at the Culinary School of Paris. He worked in L.A. before moving to Hawaii and uncovering the possibilities of Pacific Rim cuisine. MARTIN JACOBS is a professional photographer based in New York City. His photographs have appeared in Spirit of the Harvest, The International Chocolate Cookbook, and The Foods of Vietnam. COCO MASUDA, is an illustrator and graphic designer in New York. She traveled to Hawaii to research the artwork for this book. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 224 pages
• Publisher: Stewart, Tabori and Chang; First Edition edition (May 1, 1992)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556701918
• ISBN-13: 978-1556701917
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.6 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,528,750 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic food, December 25, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: A Taste of Hawaii: New Cooking from the Crossroads of the Pacific (Paperback)

I just ate at Josselin's restaturant at Ceasar's in Las Vegas, 808 (Hawaii's area code). It bills itself as a Hawaiian/French fusion restaurant. It was the best food I've ever had. I did not realize that I had his cookbook until I went to the restaurant. The huli-huli chicken is great, as is the pineapple-maccadamia nut rice. The only problem with the book is that many of the ingredients are difficult/impossible to find outside of Hawaii.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars fantastic foods, June 29, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Taste of Hawaii: New Cooking from the Crossroads of the Pacific (Hardcover)

Jean-Marie has created a comprehensive guide to better eating. His creations aren't for the faint of heart in the kitchen, but if you have the patience, it pays beautifully. I have always been more of a "presentation person" and found his recipies were easy to dress and enjoy equally.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars recipes were delightful and easy to follow, January 22, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Taste of Hawaii: New Cooking from the Crossroads of the Pacific (Hardcover)

I enjoyed this book immensely. One of the best cookbooks I have used. The multi-ethnic recipes were great. I have used many of these recipes when entertaining business clients in my home. Makes me want to visit one of his restaurants. When will he be publishing another book?