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, historica
l and cultural information. 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 with her Chef father, her first commercial cooking job under the tutelage of a future James Beard winner and how she finally happened upon becoming a chef and eventual cookbook author. The influences of other cultures, especially African, Asian and Indian, on Caribbean cuisine are examined. 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. Sian has also included fan favorites like Guava Wings and Rice and Black Bean Salad from her recipe blog. Most important; the book includes many previously unpublished recipes including the hard to perfect Sweet Potato Pudding, Guyanese national dish Pepperpot and several conch recipes sure to delight any Bahamian.
