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

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

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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

Product Description
Hawaii is at the center of one of the most enduring fusion-food trends-Pacific Rim cooking. A Taste of Hawaii was ahead of its time in 1992, when it was first published in hardcover: In Spring 2000, the trade paperback will find a ready, hungry market.

Shattering the mainland's stereotype of luau food-poi, pineapple, and roast pig- the 125 recipes in A Taste of Hawaii combine fresh ingredients indigenous to the islands with local seafood and tropical produce. The acclaimed Jean-Marie Josselin, chef-owner of the enormously popular A Pacific Cafe, which is located in Kauai, Oahu, and Maui, brings classical French training to Hawaii's exotic fare. His multicultural concoctions result in unique, utterly delicious dishes. Stunning photos and sensual illustrations make the book as irresistible as the food.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (March 15, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556709935
• ISBN-13: 978-1556709937
• Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.7 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #176,095 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

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

By A Customer

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?