This cookbook doesn’t have all the bells and whistles we’re used to seeing nowadays — that is, sidebars and photographs galore — but it does have a wealth of delicious recipes from Caribbean and South Pacific islands. It’s unusual to see those two areas paired in one cookbook…but now that I’ve lived vicariously through Jay Solomon’s travels and culinary experiences, it’s hard to understand why the two regions aren’t paired more often. From Trinidad to Java, his mouth-watering collection not only showcases the culinary specialities of each island, it also demonstrates how closely related they are to one another. All of these off-the-beaten-path traditional recipes are fantastic for anyone who wants a self-made island getaway!
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