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Sky Juice and Flying Fish: Tastes of a Continent

✍️ Harris, Jessica B
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🏛 Atria Books 📅 1991 📔 Paperback ISBN: 9780671681654

📝 Description: Sky Juice and Flying Fish: Tastes of a Continent

This truly authentic guide to Caribbean cooking explores the down-home, flavorful food served in the homes of locals and at roadside stands. Caribbean expert Harris gives an island-by-island culinary history, providing a colorful context for each of the 150 regional specialties which range from tasty appetizers to tropical vegetables to hearty main dishes.

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This guide appeals to food writers and travelers wanting depth beyond typical recipe collections. However, it may not suit cooks seeking quick, standardized measurements or those uninterested in the historical narrative surrounding each island's cuisine. The emphasis on authenticity means some ingredients might be hard to source outside the region. It is less of a step-by-step instructional manual and more of a culinary travelogue. Readers preferring strict dietary constraints should check ingredient lists carefully, as traditional recipes may not align with modern diet trends. It is best for those who enjoy reading about food culture.
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Eatbook Family editorial team

This guide appeals to food writers and travelers wanting depth beyond typical recipe collections. However, it may not suit cooks seeking quick, standardized measurements or those uninterested in the historical narrative surrounding each island's cuisine. The emphasis on authenticity means some ingredients might be hard to source outside the region. It is less of a step-by-step instructional manual and more of a culinary travelogue. Readers preferring strict dietary constraints should check ingredient lists carefully, as traditional recipes may not align with modern diet trends. It is best for those who enjoy reading about food culture.

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