Tropical Taste (Spiral-bound)

~ Sonia Martinez (Author)

Editorial Reviews

Review

From the chapter titles to the back cover I was hooked on the book and on Sonia’s writing style. -- Marie Rieuwers, Haarlem, The Netherlands, May 7, 2006

From the chapter titles to the back cover I was hooked on the book and on Sonia’s writing style. --Marie Rieuwers, Haarlem, The Netherlands, May 7, 2006

This cookbook has 128 pages filled with recipes that are so mouth watering and not at all difficult to make. -- Ginger Heitman, Quincy, Illinois - March 18, 2006

This cookbook has 128 pages filled with recipes that are so mouth watering and not at all difficult to make. --Ginger Heitman, Quincy, Illinois - March 18, 2006

Product Description

A collection of recipes and articles first featured in The Hamakua Times newspaper. Using her Cuban culinary heritage and Hawaii's produce and products, the author has created her own adaptations of Latin-Pacific fusion cuisine. Recipes are easy, impressive and sure to bring you many rave reviews.

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Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 128 pages
• Publisher: self (October 1, 2001)
• ISBN-10: 0976172801
• ISBN-13: 978-0976172802
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.6 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,492,896 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Hawaiian Food in the Blue Ridge Mountains, July 6, 2006

By	H. Robert Koontz "Bob the Tarheel Baker" (Hendersonville, NC USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Several years ago, I had the good fortune to live on the Hawaiian islands of Oahu, Maui, and Kauai. I've traded the beach and ocean for the Blue Ridge Mountains now, but I remember well the wonderful foods of Hawaii. This book has enabled me to create that distinctive taste right here in the North Carolina mountains. Thank you, Sonia Martinez, for writing this easy-to-read and easy-to-cook-from book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tropical Foods are Fantastic, July 6, 2006

By	Patricia J. Taylor - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

What a wonderful small cookbook, full of information and mouth-watering recipes! I have a copy of this cookbook and found the mango recipes quite easy to prepare and very tasty. Many thanks to Sonia Martinez for an easy to use/cook from book. I'll be watching for your next cookbook. Pat Taylor

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tropical Taste whets the appetite for Hawaii, July 9, 2006

By	Portia M. Little (Jamestown, RI) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

My mouth is watering after reading Tropical Taste. It's one of the most informative and enticing books I've every read about the fresh produce and local foods of the Hawaiian islands. From mangoes to guavas, carambola to coconuts, Sonia Martinez educates and entertains about the local fruits, vegetables, and produce, with practical descriptions and historical background. And the recipes, along with the author's tips and suggestions, are reason enough to enjoy this wonderful book! The Pineapple-Macadamia Charlotte is magnificent and easy to prepare; and I can't wait to try the Banana Bread Pudding.
Portia Little
Author, New England Seashore Recipes & Rhyme; The Easy Vegetarian; Finger Lakes Food, Fact & Fancy.