Edited by: Anna and Godfrey Baldacchino
First let me say, Yum... Everything looks very delicious!
Living in Gander, NL a lot of the ingredients in this cook book I cannot get, but there are some I could try, for instance Jiggs Dinner, which is something we have here quite a lot, and is vey delicious. But even though I couldn't try all the recipes I was able to look into parts of other cultures with the lovely stories that go with each recipe, I enjoyed reading the stories just as much as I enjoyed looking at all the good food. Also there is a map at the beginning of the book it shows you the different regions and gives you a fair idea of where the ingredients come from, as well as where these dishes are commonly served.
I think this Cook Book is very well put together, I love the color in some of these dishes it just amazes me! for instance Daube of Island Parrot Fish Fillets, So colorful, I want to frame the picture. I think this would be an interesting meal, most likely just as pleasing to the taste buds as it is to the eye. Bamboo rice is something I would like to try, I think I will substitute the bamboo with corn stalks maybe? because I cant get bamboo here in NL. the Mild Pepper Sauce is good, I mix in a little mild hot sauce with it to make a really good Salsa, its delicious. Of course Montreal Poutine is a Favorite of mine, I haven't met anyone yet who doesn't like a good poutine. Penguin pie threw me off a little at first, I like looking at Penguins so much the thought of eating one made me almost sick. But then I thought well we eat Turs, Ducks, Seals, and Rabbits, some people think that's weird, and Now I want to try Penguin Pie, although the meat may very well be hard to come by here.
Being a Sweets person I love the dessert section...My favorite of any cook book! The Baked Banana Mash, Bakewell Pudding, and Ripe Banana Bake, are my favorite ones, I'm making myself Hungry just writing this up. If you are looking for a cook book with some different dishes, and you have a slightly adventurous taste, this is Definitely the cook book for you. Go try it, you really wont regret your decision to try these amazing dishes!