Callaloo, Calypso and Carnival: The Cuisines of Trinidad and Tobago (Paperback)

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Product Description

Callaloo, Calypso & Carnival is the only book on the fascinating, multi-cultural cuisines of the country of Trinidad & Tobago. Mostly a cookbook, it is part travel guide and celebration of the music and spirit of the country. The book explores the food traditions of Trinidad & Tobago, which combine African, East Indian, European, Chinese, and Native American elements. There are more than 100 recipes--most highly spiced--that cover everything from classic Pepperpot to Curried Lobster. In addition to all the food, the book explores the unique musical history of Trinidad & Tobago that culminates in one of the greatest Carnival celebrations anywhere in the world.

There is a glossary of Trinidad & Tobago food terms, a bibliography, and a discography. This book is a must for lovers of all things Caribbean.

About the Author

Mary Jane Wilan is co-author of The Food Lover's Handbook to the Southwest. Both Wilan and Dave DeWitt live in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Product Details

• Paperback: 128 pages
• Publisher: iUniverse.com (April 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0595002331
• ISBN-13: 978-0595002337
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 11.2 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,940,256 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun, July 12, 2002

By A Customer

This book is a lot of fun to read through -- you get a lot of history, with background on the culture of T&T, the origins of the T&T carnival, along with many calupso rhymes and the origins of many of the foods and recipes. I've always wanted a recipe for true Pina Coladas, and the recipe for Ginger Beer sounds more like a science experiment, but my son and I plan to try it out. Instant island vacation!

2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars its alright, February 27, 2002

By	wayne mccrae (aiea, Hi United States, VIA brooklyn, ny) - See all my reviews

kind of disappointed. thought i would get a bit more food options, and traditional meals. it was worth buying but cant live with it alone.