Mountain Maid Best Made (Paperback)

~ Wolfe (Author), Turnbull (Author)

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Product Description

A broad assortment of Haitian Creole and French recipes. Best Made covers everything from standard peasant fare to selections from famous Haitian restaurants. There are many traditional, modern as well as fun recipes using the great selection of vegetables, meats, and tropical fruits of Haiti and the Caribbean.

Best Made was compiled by the Mountain Maid Self Help Project, a landmark institution in the rural mountains south of the capital city of Port-au-Prince. The authors have provided practical tips on Haitian cuisine prepared abroad and cooking in Haiti, along with charts that tell the reader what foods are called in French and Creole, and their uses. Watch for the Haitian Proverbs scattered throughout the book. They show great wisdom in simplicity.

Product Details

• Paperback: 160 pages
• Publisher: Mountain Maid Self Help Project (October 15, 1997)
• ISBN-10: 0967993709
• ISBN-13: 978-0967993706
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,332,762 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Haitian cooking, February 17, 2001

By A Customer

Whether you are a gourmet chef or a beginner,I think you will enjoy cooking with the Mountain Maid Best Made cookbook. The recipes are easy to follow and there are many helpful charts in the back of the book that answer any question you might have. There is also a dictionary that gives you the english, french, and creole word for the foods used in the book. I also found the cooking hints helpful and often refer to it when I am cooking out of a different cookbook. Although some of the recipes call for exotic ingredients that might be hard to locate in your part of the world, you can substitute more available ingredients and still get good results. You will be surprized what grocery stores are stocking these days, avacadoes and plaintains, both common in Haitian cooking, are now readily available. This cookbook makes cooking Haitian food easy and fun! I especially like the Banan Pese and rice and bean recipes. The Banana bread is another favorite! I've given this cookbook to my mother and a few friends and they have also liked it. I would recommend it to anyone who enjoys island cooking!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Yummy Aphrodisiatic Food, January 24, 2005

By	bibliotheme - See all my reviews

The recipes in this book are sumptious and simple at the same time. I believe you will be impressed by the variety and ease of cooking Haitian food. Haitian food is one of my favorite cuisines, with this book it might become yours as well. Another tidbit is if you Google Haitian food and Boston- you will learn all about Haitian food's aphrodisiatic properties!!!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Scrumpdelicious, March 4, 2001

By	mary henk (alabama) - See all my reviews

We have tried many of the recipes and found them to be just delicious. The BAKED FISH WITH MORNAY SAUCE is just divine.