The Florida Keys Cookbook: Recipes and Foodways of Paradise

The Florida Keys Cookbook: Recipes and Foodways of Paradise is far more than a regional cookbook – it is a vivid portrait of the food culture, history and local lore of the Florida Keys. Victoria Shearer brings together a rich selection of recipes inspired by the area’s seafood, tropical produce and multicultural influences, while also weaving in stories, traditions and historical references that give the book unusual depth and charm. The result is a volume that appeals equally to home cooks, food travellers and readers interested in American regional cuisine.

Shearer is especially effective at connecting recipes to place. The book highlights the flavours that define the Keys and presents them in an inviting, readable way, making it easy to imagine the landscape, the people and the culinary heritage behind each dish. For anyone interested in seafood cookery, island cuisine or the gastronomy of the American South, this is a rewarding title.

If you want an attractive, informative and highly giftable cookbook that goes beyond the kitchen, The Florida Keys Cookbook is an excellent buy. It is a flavorful and atmospheric book that can enrich both your shelves and your table.

• Encadernação: Capa mole
• Ano: 2006
• Páginas: 272
• ISBN: 0-7627-3546-5