Not just rice and peas: lifting the lid on the radical roots of Caribbean cuisine
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The article reviews "Caribe," a unique Caribbean cookbook by Keshia Sakarah that combines recipes with stories of family, migration, and culinary history. The book serves both as a guide for cooking and a tribute to the cultural journey of Caribbean cuisine, reflecting Sakarah's heritage and her deep-rooted love for cooking instilled by her grandparents. Through her extensive research, she uncovers connections between Caribbean dishes and their origins, illustrating how migration and colonialism shaped the culinary landscape. This narrative not only educates readers about the food but also the histories intertwined with it.
Caribe is more than a recipe book; it is a tribute to family, history, and migration, revealing the connections between Caribbean dishes and their origins.
Keshia Sakarah's extensive research showcases how ingredients traveled the world through colonialism, highlighting the shared culinary heritage of different cultures.
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