Sian Rose

Nyammings: 88 Authentic Caribbean Recipes Sian Rose

Publisher Marketing: In Nyammings Jamaican Chef, recipe blogger and confessed food addict Sian Rose takes you on a Caribbean culinary journey that will leave you hungering for more. The 88+ recipes in this book are a collection of recipes gained during her Jamaican childhood, years living and cooking in Miami and various travels over the years. The entire book is peppered with related personal recollections, historical and cultural information about the recipes in the book. So, whether you're a curious cat or a seasoned professional Nyammings has something for you. Part cookbook part memoir, Sian reflects on a childhood that included weekends in the kitchen with her Chef father, her first cooking job under the tutelage of a future James Beard winner and how she finally happened upon becoming a chef and eventual cookbook author. Each recipe is adapted to suit "Westernized" tastes and simplicity while maintaining the authentic Caribbean flavor. Caribbean islanders at home or abroad will fell right at home with authentic recipes like Black Cake, Bahamian Peas and Rice, Cou Cou and Fried Flying Fish. Nyammings not only includes 88 of the most popular authentic Caribbean recipes there are also several bonus Caribbean - inspired recipes including fan favorites like Guava Wings and Rice and Black Bean Salad from Sian's recipe blog, http: //sianscooking.wordpress.com/. Most importantly the book includes many previously unpublished (often requested) recipes including the hard to perfect Sweet Potato Pudding, Guyanese national dish Pepperpot and several conch recipes that are sure to delight any Bahamian.