My apologies for not posting a hotlist for June, life has been so hectic. I know that many of you look forward to them for new titles and recommendations so without further ado here is this month’s Top 10, including a first-time appearance for a Bermudian publication!
| 1. Bon Appetit (1-year auto-renewal) Description: Bon Appetit readers are passionate, hands-on cooks who love being in the kitchen, entertaining, traveling, and dining out. They are interested in what’s new in the food world, as well as up-to-date information on wine, beer, and spirits. Bon Appetit appeals to a wide variety of readers: Experienced cooks will find plenty of articles that improve their skills, while those new to the kitchen will learn the basics and more with the friendly and accessible format. When readers are crunched for time, they turn to Bon Appetit for creative, fresh, and modern dishes that can be made in just a few minutes.
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2. The Multi-Cultural Cuisine of Trinidad & Tobago & the Caribbean Description: More popularly known as the Naparima Girls’ High School Cookbook, this evergreen publication is a locally recognized culinary classic and has accompanied many a Trini to foreign shores
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3. Corelle Hearthstone Stoneware Square 16-Piece Dinnerware Set, Service for 4 Description: Ready right out of the box to seat four diners, this set includes four of each of the following: 11-1/2-inch dinner plate; 8-3/4-inch luncheon, salad, or dessert plate; 28-ounce bowl for soup, cereal, or ice cream; and a 14-ounce mug. Corelle makes the glossy dinnerware of durable stoneware that stands up to everyday use in the microwave and dishwasher, with the added bonus of being oven-safe for keeping food warm. The set is covered by Corelle’s one-year replacement policy for any piece that chips or breaks during normal household use.
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4.Caribbean Flavors Description: The food of the Caribbean represents a fascinating fusion of cultures. The islands boast influences from Africa, East India, China, South America, Europe, South East Asia, Syria and the Lebanon. Each of these cultures has left its own unique mark on the food of the region evolving in their own way to produce a new type of fusion cuisine that is mouth-watering, spicy and delicious. And this is what “Caribbean Flavors” is all about. Here you will find over 150 recipes reflecting the authentic and indigenous foods of the various islands but you will also experience a new type of Caribbean fusion cooking with a brighter, fresher, modern twist.
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| 5. Island Thyme Description: Produced by The Bermuda Junior Service League, Island Thyme celebrates the unique culinary traditions of Bermuda through elegant island recipes, mouthwatering photographs, cooking tips, and information on local foods and flavours. The cookbook presents 256 pages with over 200 recipes and 150 colour photos of food and traditional Bermudian celebrations.
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6. Caribbean Cookbook Description: First published more than thirty years ago, Rita Springer’s Caribbean Cookbook is a West Indian classic. This latest edition complete with a new introduction, a modern design and an exciting full-colour cover, will please Rita Springer fans and win her new ones.
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7. Havana Salsa: Stories and Recipes Description: Food columnist Carballo’s devotion to both her Cuban homeland and the magnificent food of her childhood are evident in this memoir with recipes.
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8. Sweet Hands: Island Cooking from Trinidad and Tobago Description: Callalloo and Buss Up Shut, Mother-in-Law And Kuchela, Chip Chip and Doubles. The verbiage of Trinidad’s cuisine is both lyrical and mysterious. The variety of foods from this Caribbean nation and their fanciful names tell the story of a rich and eclectic cultural heritage.
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9. Baking: From My Home to Yours Description: Greenspan, coauthor of books with culinary icons such as Julia Child (Baking with Julia), Daniel Boulud and Pierre Hermé, shares her favorite recipes in this tantalizing collection, which covers all the baking bases, from muffins, cookies and brownies to spoon desserts, pies and cobblers. Instructions are clear and easy to follow, and Greenspan uses everyday ingredients readily available to the home chef.
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10. Memories of a Cuban Kitchen: More Than 200 Classic Recipes
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This month marks the third installment of my “CookALong” series where a prominent (usually) Caribbean personality follows one of my recipes, and sometimes throws in a few of their own This week however I’m shaking things up a bit by ...

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