Lucinda's Authentic Jamaican Kitchen
Author(s):
Lucinda Scala Quinn
Label: Wiley
Publisher(s):
Wiley
Studio: Wiley
Manufacturer: Wiley
Binding: Hardcover
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Editorial Reviews
Product Description
The cohost of the PBS series Everyday Food unlocks the secrets of Jamaican cooking in a gorgeous, gifty full-color package
Where classic Jamaican foods like "jerk" chicken were once unknown to American consumers, today Caribbean food products and restaurants are increasingly familiar and popular. Now this cookbook shares Jamaica's authentic cooking styles, exciting flavor combinations, and lively spirit of island culture. It's filled with soul-satisfying recipes that are easy to make, beautiful food and atmospheric photos, and vivid descriptions of Jamaica's roadside vendors, jerk stops, and other scenes-a must for Caribbean food lovers and culinary adventurers.
Lucinda Scala Quinn (New York, NY) leads the food department of Martha Stewart Living, Wedding, and Kids magazines, and cohosts the new PBS series Everyday Food. She travels regularly to Jamaica to pursue her passion for Jamaican food.
Customer Reviews
The Book was Just Alright
I can't say that it had anything very impressive in it. I bought this after I bought some of my other books and coudl have left this one in the store.
Can't believe the ignorance
I must say, I'm floored by some of these negative comments. But then again, I shouldn't be -- idiocy is alive and kicking. Do you have to be Italian to write an Italian cookbook? Or French to write a French one? As someone who is intimately involved with cooking and restaurants, I can tell you the notion that good cooking is "in the blood" is a bunch of nonsense. Some Jamaicans (my parents were born there)appeared to be captivated by this notion.
I've scoured this book, and the recipes are enticing. Judge the author on the quality of her work. If not, go live in a cave and take your hidebound ideas with you. By the way, everyone has their ideas of what "authentic" means. I can cite multiple variations of lots of "traditional" recipes. No one owns "authenticity."
P.S. A true Jamaican knows Jamaica is an enormously diverse country.
Stop Hating!
I feel compelled to disagree with at least two of the other reviews. Granted I am biased being that we are family, but if you want to see less gratuitously insulting commentary on an exceptional piece of food writing look at the reviews of the first printing of this book from 1997. These comments were written before Lucinda Quinn became nationally known through a radio show and tv appearances and will better reflect people's opinions rather than the bitter responses of spiteful haters.
good outsiders view
I was expecting an "authentic" Jamaican to have written this so i was a little disappointed by that. However the recipes are a good interpretation of local dishes and most are quite easy and stay true to local Jamaican cuisine.
SAVE YOUR MONEY !!!!!!
there are maybe one or two authentic dishes in this book..... Get the cookbooks by Enid Donaldson instead.... Pretty pictures though.
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