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Food culture in the Caribbean

Title
Food culture in the Caribbean / Lynn Marie Houston.
Author
Houston, Lynn Marie.
Publication
Westport, Conn. : Greenwood Press, 2005.

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Description
xxxii, 166 pages : illustrations, map; 25 cm.
Summary
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 conquest, the importation of slaves from Africa, and the indentured servitude of immigrants in the plantation system. Within this context, students and other readers will understand the diverse island societies and ethnicities through their food cultures. Some highlights include the discussion of the Caribbean concept of "making do"--Using whatever is on hand or can be found--the unique fruits and starches, the one-pot meal, the technique of jerking meat, and the preference for cooking outdoors.
Series Statement
Food culture around the world, 1545-2638
Uniform Title
Food culture around the world
Subject
  • Cooking, Caribbean
  • Food habits > Caribbean Area
  • Cooking, West Indian
  • Cooking, West Indian
  • Cooking, Caribbean
  • Food habits
  • Ernährungsgewohnheit
  • Ess- und Trinksitte
  • Caribbean Area
  • Karibik
Genre/Form
  • cookbooks.
  • Cookbooks
  • Cookbooks.
  • Livres de cuisine.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (p. [153]-159) and index.
Contents
Series foreword -- Introduction -- Timeline -- Historical overview -- Major foods and ingredients -- Cooking -- Typical meals -- Eating out -- Special occasions -- Diet and health -- Notes -- Glossary -- Resource guide -- Bibliography -- Index.
ISBN
  • 0313327645
  • 9780313327643
LCCN
2005003393
OCLC
  • ocm57641390
  • 57641390
  • SCSB-1367413
Owning Institutions
Princeton University Library