Food Culture in the Caribbean

by Lynn Marie Houston

Book Overview

Food in the Caribbean reflects both the best and worst of the Caribbean's history. On the positive side, Caribbean culture has been compared with a popular stew there called callaloo. The stew analogy comes from the many different ethic groups peacefully maintaining their traditions and customs while blending together, creating a distinct new flavor. On the negative side, many foods and cooking techniques derive from a history of violent European...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0313327645
• ISBN13: 9780313327643
• Release Date: June 2005
• Publisher: Greenwood
• Length: 200 Pages
• Weight: 0.97 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.4" x 9.5"