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Food of Jamaica: Authentic Recipes from the Jewel of the Caribbean (Food of the World Cookbooks) (Hardcover)

by John DeMers (Author), Eduardo Fuss (Author) "Jamaica is a lush tropical place offering intense adventure amid one of the most tangled cultures on the face of the earth..." (more)
Key Phrases: bonnet pepper, curried goat, jerk pork, Blue Mountain, Port Antonio, Grand Lido Negril (more...)

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"The Food of Jamaica" offers the best food that the traditional Jamaican kitchen and the island's best-known chefs have to offer. Beautifully illustrated, the title includes over 70 recipes from well-known restaurants like Grand Lido Negril, Norma's, and Good Hope, as well as the curries, jerk sauces, and luscious fruit drinks and desserts for which Jamaica is famous.

About the Author
New Orleans native John DeMers is the author of thirteen books including Caribbean Cooking and Great Chefs--Great Cities. A former food editor for United Press International, DeMers is editor and publisher of EasyFood and CoastFood, both regional food and wine magazines. He is food editor for New Orleans magazine and for WYES-TV’s weekly program "Steppin’ Out."

Eduardo Fuss, a self-taught artist, photographer and craftsman, was born in Buenos Aires and has lived in New Mexico since 1980. His photographs have appeared in Smithsonian and the New York Times and have been featured in Only in Santa Fe, Fodor’s Compass American Guide to Santa Fe and The Food of Santa Fe.

Product Details

Hardcover: 132 pages
Publisher: Periplus Editions; 1st edition (August 1, 1998)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 9625932283
ISBN-13: 978-9625932286
Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 8.2 x 0.6 inches
Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds

Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (4 customer reviews)

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Jamaica is a lush tropical place offering intense adventure amid one of the most tangled cultures on the face of the earth. Read the first page

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bonnet pepper, curried goat, jerk pork

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Blue Mountain, Port Antonio, Grand Lido Negril, Norma Shirley, Strawberry Hill, West Indian, Ocho Rios, Mavis Bank, United States, Captain Bligh, James Palmer, Montego Bay, New World, Red Stripe, South America, American South, Boston Bay, Port Royal, The Rastafarian, West African, Winsome Warren

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This book cites 3 books:

A Dictionary of Jamaican English by Frederic Gomes Cassidy on page 21
Honorable Intentions by Dorothy Compton in Back Matter
Great House by Kate Thompson in Back Matter

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5.0 out of 5 stars Missing recipe, January 22, 1999

By	Epsmom105@aol.com "Epsmom105" (San Diego, CA) - See all my reviews

As a native of Jamaica I knew exactly what to look for in this book. Although this book contained many wonderful recipes from my country I was dismayed to find that it did not contain the recepe for Jamaican rum cake or any kind of fruit cake recipes. This cake is a tradition in most Jamaican households during the Christmas holidays and is very popular at weddings. A Jamaican wedding is not complete without rum cake or fruit cake.I hope the author will take this into consideration when writing the international edition.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Where is my curry goat?, April 14, 2007

By	Supaflyii "Music Lover" (MD United States) - See all my reviews

My mommy is jamaican and the books is ok. It has some of my favorite meals and deserts. But it does not have the curry goat recipie ! It does have oxtail, lamb, roti(thank goodness), pati and more. The book does a great job on explaining the history of the food, people and culture of jamaica. From the Maroons and the famous jerk chicken (by the way that recipie is in there) and the various influence of other cultures (india). Its worth buying..but still looking for a giant recipie book of the down home food from JA. Perhaps I'll have to write it! If its out there already someone please let me know.
I also recommend:
A Taste of Haiti

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5.0 out of 5 stars Wonderful, January 14, 2008

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We were having a destination wedding in Jamaica and wanted to have the Jamacian theme for my daughter's shower. The receipes were easy to follow and tasted as good as you get in Jamaica.

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