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Daisy Rocks!
Yea, Daisy....do your "thang"...as a Latina who cooks the typical Latin cuisine, I found myself wanting to try out her recipes after watching her show.Daisy puts her stamp on her recipes because she has a flair that can be found in her genuine love for culture and food.I stocked up on her "Top Ten Hits" and my kitchen has been rocking!I highly recommend this book, the instructions are clear, the pictures are mouth-watering, and the stories are endearing.I only wish they add more shows to the network.Oh yea.... when you buy this book, try the Carne Mechada (Puerto Rican Pot Roast) with the Roasted Garlic String Beans Your kitchen will sing with all of the wonderful smells and your family will thank you!

Phenomenal
This cookbook is excellent.Daisy captured the essence of latin cuisine.Not only did she share numerous authentic Puerto Rican recipes, but she also presented recipes that reflected other latin influences.This is a very diverse cookbook.The recipes are easy to follow and fun to make.I highly recommend this book.

Daisy is Adorable & So Are Her Recipes
I love watching Daisy cook!I actually smashed and fried plantains for the first time after watching her show. The book is worth every penny and the DVD of her cooking program is a bonus.I actually bought one of those DVD players for the kitchen to help me view Daisy's cooking techniques as I cook. I can't imagine why anyone would find this woman annoying. She's creative, high energy and delivers extremely useful information on cooking while using metaphors intelligently.I love how she shares her family's Latino heritage and love of food so naturally with the viewing public.This woman's a total star. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery, Latin American    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. International And Ethnic Cookery    5. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American    6. Cooking / South American & Latin American   

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Delicious, Exciting and Fantastic
The South American Table contains authentic flavorful recipes from South America.
I couldn't put it down!
I just bought this book today and have yet to cook from it (hence holding off on the 5th star) but this is what I was looking for in a South American cookbook.While others may give a brief intro about a dish, Ms. Kijac gives several pages of history and background that really helps one understand this cuisine.The book is so well-researched that one can see it was truly a labor of love.The food glossary is a big bonus!My only criticism is that each recipe is not associated with its country of origin.

Great Cookbook
My wife, who studies many cookbooks, said that it was a wonderful book with many delicious recipes.She made me a terrific dish from book and asked me to get her a copy as a present. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery    2. Cookery, Latin American    3. Cooking    4. Cooking / Wine    5. Latin American cooking    6. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American    7. Social life and customs    8. South America    9. Cooking / South American & Latin American    10. National & regional cuisine   

Reviews (32)

Excellent recipes, but wordy descriptions
As the daughter of Cuban parents, I grew up in a completely Cuban home in the middle of Queens, NY. While these recipes are wonderful and helped me introduce my Non-Cuban husband and children to the wonders of a home-cooked Cuban meal, the descriptions at the beginning of each chapter did get a bit nauseating. ENOUGH about how her family was of the high aristocracy!! Get to the recipes, already!! The chicken and rice recipe is fabulous and a huge hit with everyone I have made it for - excellent for a pot luck or large buffet lunch or dinner. Enjoy and happy cooking!!

Just like my grandmother and aunts
GREAT BOOK! As a Cuban-American, growing up eating only Cuban meals until my teens, I found the recipes exact or nearly exact to those of my Abeula and Tias. Since moving away from family and marrying a German-American husband (who enjoys all Cuban dishes that I make) some recipes were forgotten. I was given this book as a christmas present and now I am able to repeat those dishes that I had not learned.Easy to read and the stories are precious.

Cuban cooking, a history
This is a well written book that takes you to a pre- Castro ranch with a well stocked , rather European kitchen. A number of indigineous receipes are given.Surely, it was not soul food of Cuba, but an ethnic combination of foods to satisfy a long list of people who owned or worked the ranch.Meat was available daily. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery    2. Cookery, Cuban    3. Cooking    4. Cooking / Wine    5. Cuba    6. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    7. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American    8. Cooking / General    9. National & regional cuisine   

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Two Thumbs Up
I am married to a Peruvian and wanted to give him (and other peruvian family and friends) a taste of home.I found this book at the library several years ago and my peruvian cooking has gotten positive reviews ever since (with the exception of a few personal errors by the cook).We especially like the chupe de camarones.I would recommend this book to anyone who is interested in Peruvian food.

Best Peruvian Cookbook
My wife is from northern Peru, and she introduced me to Peruvian cuisine. Everyone I know who has been to Peru says it has the world's greatest food, and I agree. I've asked cooks in Peru to teach me the recipes: they don't use cookbooks and they don't measure anything: it is all by sight. If you can go to Peru and learn first hand, do that. If you can't, then get this book. The recipes here are much much better than other South American cookbooks I've tried. I don't know that you'll ever be able to match some Peruvian meals without building your own boat and net, surfing the waves, catching the fish, selecting limes by hand in the market, raising the duck in the backyard, digging potatoes from the Peruvian desert, etc. This is still a great book, and I've even given it as a gift to Peruvian friends.

Excellent authentic recipes
When my son and I went to Peru on vacation a couple of years ago, we fell in love with Peruvian food. With this book you can make a pretty good stab at capturing the tastes of the area--assuming you are able to find the ingredients. Fortunately, many communities now have markets that specialize in items from South and Central America. My favorite recipes are: 1) Ceviche de pescado, fresh fish "cooked" in lime juice. Two recipes are provided, one from Trujillo and one from Cuzco; 2) Sajta de pollo, special chicken in peanut sauce; and 3) Adobo de chancho, spicy pork with potatoes and yuca. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cooking    2. Cooking / Wine    3. General    4. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American    5. Cooking / General    6. National & regional cuisine    7. Peru    8. Cooking, Wine & Spirits   

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Autentico y sabroso
We decided we needed some Puerto Rican cookbooks in the house, and Puerto Rican Cuisine is one of them.It really looks like all our abuelitas worked on this great cookbook with Rivera.Quite a few recipes brought tears to my eyes since I haven't eaten them in over six years since my great-grandmother died.We look forward to recreating many of her dishes with the assistance of this book.If you want a simple, authentic Puerto Rican cookbook, this is for your culinary library.

Yummy!!!
This is the best Puerto Rican cookbook I have seen. The recipes are so easy to follow and fool-proof. I'm Italian and my Hubby is Puerto Rican. Everything I've cooked from these recipes, he has loved....Thank you Mr. Rivera... my Felix has even cooked a few of your dishes!!! Please don't hesitate in buying this book...it's wonderful!!!

Great book recipe
Include every steps and explanations on how to make Caribean favorites dishes and meals.
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Subjects:  1. Cooking    2. Cooking / Wine    3. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    4. Cooking / South American & Latin American    5. National & regional cuisine    6. Puerto Rico   

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It changed my life
i stood in line for hours to get this book as soon as it was released, and boy was it worth it. i only eat stuff in this book for breakfast, lunch dinner and snack. i have lost 154 pounds over 2 years and have a new confidence in life. my favorite recipe is for the fried cheese and potatos. its so healthy it just melts in your teeth and falls out and onto the floor and then you say 'oh crap not this again' and then you have to go out and buy a mop and clean it up but it sure tastes good!

Great recipes but need experience
This book contains the recipes for some of your favorite dishes fron CHA CHA CHA on Haight street in San Francisco. It would make a great basis for a tapas party! While nothing can beat the real thing, this book does a great job of giving you a headstart on creating your own home version of CHA CHA CHA. However, while these recipes are awesome, most are not for the novice cook. They work best for individual who have experience with the unique caribbean ingredients and experience with the cooking technigues (quick sauteeing with cream!)Overall...I would say that 1/3 of the recipes can be made by anyone...1/3 with a little experience and 1/3 by the dedicated gourment.

My Favorite Cookbook!
I moved away from SF last year and am quite happy to get a taste of Cha Cha Cha through this cookbook!No, it's not a perfect substitute for therestaurant, but with a little practice the recipes aren't difficult.Andthe sangria recipe is the best I've ever tasted! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. California    2. Cookery, American    3. Cookery, Caribbean    4. Cookery, Latin American    5. Cooking    6. Cooking / Wine    7. History    8. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American    9. Restaurants    10. Cooking / History    11. General cookery    12. Latin America    13. National & regional cuisine   

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Dine and drink well in Argentina with this guide
This colorfully illustrated book provides mouthwatering details of Argentine cuisine, going well beyond the basics of beef, mate and Malbec.
An informative introduction and "user friendly" reference for dining-out while traveling
Expertly researched and co-authored by Dereck Foster & Richard Tripp, Food And Drink In Argentina: A Guide For Tourists And Residents is an informed and informative introduction and "user friendly" reference for dining-out while traveling or working in the beautiful South American nation of Argentina. Included is an A to Z translation for beverage and food terms, advice on where to eat and what to drink, information on exploring the great wine country in Argentina, tips on shopping for food, advice for special diets and those traveling with children, and a wealth of regional recipes and culinary dishes. A "slips easily into your pocket or purse" guidebook, Food And Drink In Argentina is to be given high praise and a very strongly recommended for planning an Argentina itinerary.
Excellent Resource
Many people see France, Italy and Asia as culinary meccas of the world.But there is a wonderful cuisine waiting to be discovered.The food of Argentina!
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For those who are bilingual, this is a wonderful series...
I was looking for cookbooks that featured authentic recipes from all over the Americas, and once I purchased one series, I had to purchase them all.These cookbooks are beautiful, and are not so expensive. I highly recommend this series.You can find ingredients online as well.Yo he comprado ya todos los series sobre la culinaria de todos los paises de america latina.Creo que los he conseguido por muy buen precio.Sobre todo, pienso que me ayuda hacer comidas sabrosas y autenticas para mi familia.Se los recomiendo muy altamente. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery, Latin American    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Courses & Dishes - General    5. Latin American cooking    6. Reading materials    7. Regional & Ethnic - Mexican    8. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American    9. Spanish language    10. Spanish: Adult Nonfiction   

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Excellente!
This is probably, no is, the best book on regional cooking of Spain. Congratulations Mrs. Casas!

Excellent, Entertaining Survey of Regional Spanish Cuisine
`Delicioso!' and `Paella!' are leading Spanish cuisine writer Penelope Casas' latest books, following her similar pair, `Tapas' and `The Food and Wine of Spain'. In many ways, the later books are more similar to one another than they are to the earlier books. Both concentrate on regional cuisines. While the paella is certainly made throughout Spain, the dish originated in Valencia with many other rice dishes, described in `Delicioso!' as `region of the rices'.
Worth every penny!
Penelope Casas is surely an authority on Spanish cusine. She has won numerous awards and The Spanish government has awarded her both the National Prize of Gastronomy and the Medal of Touristic Merit, naming her Dame of the Order of Civil Merit.
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Subjects:  1. Cookery, Spanish    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American    5. Regional & Ethnic - Spanish    6. Spanish cooking    7. Cooking / Spanish   

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This book brought a taste of home to Kansas
I live in Kansas and am very familiar with Mexican cuisine, my boyfriend is from New york City and grew up with Puerto Rican cuisine at home, he has asked me for years to make different things for him, things his mother made (I quickly discovered Mexican food was not similar at all, besides I am not Mexican, a homestyle meal for me would have mashed potatoes and gravy, Roast beef and green beans). She makes her recipes from memory and has not been a good resource, this book has all of the foods that remind him of home, things that he considers traditional. The recipes are titled in English and Spanish so I can search the book for a recipe that sounds similar to what he has described and he can see the title in Spanish and knows exactly what it is.There are recipes for Traditinal Chicken and Rice, Pasteles, Fried pork chops and Salchichas con Arroz.All things he missed very much I can hardly keep him out of the food before it is done.There are also recipes which appeal to me that include fruit and tend to be lighter dishes that sound more Caribbean to me.At the very beginning of this book there is a section covering the Puerto Rican pantry that describes exotic ingredients and gives recipes to make many of them if you cannot find them in the store and substitution ideas.When I first bought this book I had a very hard time finding the ingredients, I have since become familiar with the Mexican markets that carry many of the specialty items and discovered the Asian market has been a very important resource. I may not always enjoy the traditional food but he insists that it tastes almost as good as his mother's so the author definitely used traditional flavors and recipes and added some updated ones to appeal to a wider audience, we've both been happy with this book it was an invaluable find.

A Taste of Puerto Rico
I did not like this cookbook at all. I own a few "Puerto Rican" cookbooks and this cookbook can't compare to the others I have. The recipes were nothing spectacular. I was greatly disappointed when I read the different recipes. Too say the least this cookbook is nothing to write home about.

Great presentation and wonderful tasty recipies!
I enjoyed reading this book. Liked the easy reading and the vast collection of puertorican dishes. We need more books like this! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery, Puerto Rican    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Puerto Rican cooking    5. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    6. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American    7. Cooking / Caribbean & West Indian    8. General cookery    9. Latin America    10. National & regional cuisine   

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Inaccurate measurements
A lot of Mark Copeland's measurements are incorrect!The sauces are runny, and most recipes do not taste authentic.Don't waste your time or money with this book.

Good for knowledgeable Peruvian cooks
This cookbook was a christmas gift from my peruvian husband. He has been pleasantly surprised by many of the regional recipes that can be found in this book. However, the author does leave elements of some recipes out..and he does have some ingredient amounts wrong. If you have a peruvian in the house or are familiar with peruvian cuisine I would recommend this book, we have thoroughly enjoyed many of the recipes..but only because we can catch many of the author's mistakes.

Food of Peru is Better Than This Book
I love Peruvian food, and have been to nearly every Peruvian restaurant in NYC.So, when this book came out, I was ecstatic.However, the cookbook is no good.I made several recipes several times, and they never came outtasting very good.For example Chupe de Camarones.I've had some awesomePeruvian shrimp soup in the restaurant.However, even though I got to knowmy local fishstore well in the process of making my own stock for the threeattempts at this soup, and even though I tried the different version, theresult was consistently dissappointing. I asked Peruvian friends I knewwhat they would recommend, and their spice suggestions were much better,plus they had more detailed advice about how long to cook the shrimp thanthe book.The book leaves out too much.Perhaps it is best seen as thefirst rough draft for a Peruvian cookbook in English.In the process ofrevising it, maybe it could get much better. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery, Peruvian    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Methods - General    5. Peruvian cooking    6. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American    7. Cooking / General    8. General cookery   

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Argentine Food
We returned from our first trip to Argentina about a year ago.Argentina is great.The food was truly one of the best finds.The food is great - fresh and not spicy.Not what most people from the US would expect.This book came to our attention soon after our return and we bought right away.It is quite a good book.We recognized some of our favorite dishes.For us it was a great find!

Argentine Adventures
I'm a timid cook and hate to travel--but I bought this book.Go figure. I've tried several recipes and they've turned out great. Even though there are many recipes for meat dishes, if one doesn't eat meat, there is still a lot to choose from...side dishes, fruits, desserts.Good chicken and Fish dishes.Lots of very interesting information about the distinct regions of this land and about how their regional cuisine is influenced by indigenous and European traditions.Fascinating!

Argentina Cooks
I am so glad I chose to expand my culinary horizons via Argentina. It has been a delectable journey exploring a cuisine virtually unknown in the US. I also learned a great deal about Argentina itself. This is a wonderful cookbook for serious cooks--definitely not a coffee table decoration. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery, Argentine    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Regional & Ethnic - General    5. Regional & Ethnic - International    6. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American    7. Argentina    8. National & regional cuisine   

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The best cookbook ever!
I really appreciated the recipes in this cookbook.A mixture of old country with a new exciting twist.Highly recommend.Great for daily meals or entertaining.

Latin Chic: Entertaining with Style and Sass
Excellent cookbook!!Loaded with great recipes and presentation ideas. Also, this book has sources for hard to find ingredients, and music suggestions. A real great addition to anyone's cookbook library. It made our party a real success!!

Latin entertaining with elegance!
This book not only has delightful and delicious recipes, but the layout and pictures are gorgeous!I've purchased several for friends and family for the holidays, and they all loved it! ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery, Latin American    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Entertaining    5. Entertaining - General    6. Ethnic Studies - Hispanic American Studies    7. General    8. Latin America    9. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American    10. Social Science    11. Sociology    12. Tablesetting    13. Cooking / Entertaining   

Editorial Review

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Reviews (6)

Healthy Latin Cooking
This book gives recipies from different countries using ingrediants that are healthier for cooking meals.The recipies that I have tried are a great success and I enjoy trying different things from different countries.

not to interesting
I didnt really like the book. Some of the reciepes had extra and unnessary ingrediants. Not many pictures. I would look to have seen more pics and easier instructions.

Suculento y delicioso
This book has traditional recipes from every country in Latin America.Each recipe explains the techniques used to reduce the fat and calories while retaining the flavor and texture.Nutritional data is provided for each recipe.To make crisp empanadas without deep-fat frying, he "bake-fries" the meat pies in the oven with only a small amount of oil.His healthy guacamole replaces some of the high-fat avocado with tomatillos.To make a healthier flan, he uses lower-fat dairy products.There are incredibly satisfying recipes like Mexican Hot Chocolate, Huevos Rancheros, Roast Pork, Beef Fajitas, Roasted Spiced Chicken, and Nicaraguan Tres Leches Cake.This is a great book to combine the fantastic flavors of traditional Latin food with contemporary methods for healthy, convenient cooking. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery, Latin American    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Health & Healing - Low Fat    5. Latin American cooking    6. Low-fat diet    7. Recipes    8. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American   

Editorial Review

Brazil is full of surprises. Surprising things such as having the largest Japanese community outside Japan (it's in São Paulo), a population and land mass on a par with the U.S., and a fusion population of native Indians, Portuguese, diaspora Africans, Italians, Spanish, Poles, Lebanese, and of course, Japanese. All these peoples have brought favorite foods to Brazil, adding to the pot. British food writer Michael Bateman's Read more

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Nice and easy to follow instructhions
I recently received this book. I wanted it because I have recently returned from Brazil.I do enjoy this book, but I find that the majority of the foods come from the northern part of the country, which is heavily influenced by the sea and past African herritage.I spent the majority of time in the South and Western part, therefore many of the dishes are not known to me. It does have instructions as how to prepare the every popular Kale and beans..which seem to be the staple food of Brazil.I like the photos, but the book could have used a lot more...it is nice to see what the dish is supposed to look like.It provided a nice list of ingrediends and substitutions if the native ingredients weren't available in your area.Instructions are easy to understand.I am anxious to try the foods, including those I know nothing of...I like the book, but I wouldn't pay more than 15 dollars for it. Luckily, I bought it used for much less.

Terrific Brazilian dining.
Cafe Brazil is packed with photos of not only finished dishes, but the countryside as well, from land to sea. Most dishes require little in the way of exotic ingredients, though many require fresh ingredients such asfirst coconut milk pressings which may consume time. ... Read more

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Cutting-edge information for us foodies!
People who love combining great food and travel make pilgrimages to Italy's Po Valley, Hong Kong, Shanghai, Hanoi, Singapore, France's Lyon, San Francisco, Charleston, New Orleans and other shrines to fine cooking.
Intricately Researched Culinary Guide
"...picarones, a doughnut-like snack or dessert made from a yeasty pumpkin dough. The rings of dough are formed by hand, deep-fried and served with raw-sugar syrup flavored with orange, aniseed, cinnamon and cloves." ~ pg. 14
Excellent
(Planeta Journal) - This latest title in the Eat Smart series helps travelers decipher menus and shop in the lively markets of Peru. There are so many options for visitors throughout the country, this book is the definitive guidebook for enjoying Peruvian cuisine. Includes tips on shopping in markets, a menu guide, helpful phrases and a list of helpful resources. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American    2. South America    3. Travel    4. Travel - Foreign    5. Food & Drink / Cookery    6. Peru    7. Travel & holiday guides    8. Travel / South America   

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Marrying into a cuban family
Marrying into a Cuban family I knew absolutely nothing about cooking Cuban food and was constantly hearing the way His mom cooked this or that, This book and some natural talent at cooking has given me rave reviews from my Even my Widowed father in law. who ask me to look for it in Spanish IE why I am here now
Divine

Miami Expatriot -- This keeps me sane!
It's hard to find good Cuban away from Miami [and I assume Cuba.]The recipes in this book smell and taste like my favorites from Calle Ocho; I prepare a dish, and I'm not homesick for a good 24 hours!
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Subjects:  1. Cookery    2. Cookery, Cuban    3. Cooking    4. Cooking / Wine    5. Cuba    6. Regional & Ethnic - Caribbean & West Indian    7. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American    8. Spanish: Adult Nonfiction    9. Cooking / Caribbean & West Indian    10. Latin America    11. National & regional cuisine   

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a "must-have" cookbook
what a wonderful cookbook!true, authentic nicaraguan recipes from the simple drinks to favorites such as nacatamal. just about everything in nicaraguan cuisine is in here--breakfasts, appetizers, soups, stews, side dishes & desserts.the recipes are layed out step by step, & very easy to follow. also, a very helpful glossary, & tip section. most complete selection of nicaraguan recipes i've ever found

What delicious buñuelos, and so easy to make!
This excellent little volume is a welcome addition to the Central American cooking scene because it's the first of its kind and has such fool-proof recipes.I had no trouble at all in preparing bu�uelos and other desserts unique to Nicaraguan coking, not to mention the great main courses such as vaho (steamed vegetables with beef) and the classical yucca and pork-skin appetizer, vig�ron. Highly recommended!

Run Right Out!
Anyone who loves the aroma of rice and beans and ripe plantains frying on the griddle should run right out and buy this book. Of course,many of the dishes are more complex and unusual than these staples of Nicarguan home cooking (although none are particularly hard to prepare), and the fact that no other such cookbook exists make this one a must for anyone with a taste for the wonderful foods of Central America. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Cookery, Nicaraguan    2. Cooking    3. Cooking / Wine    4. Regional & Ethnic - International    5. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American    6. National & regional cuisine   

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Brazilian here too!
I agree with you! My gilrfiend made a delicius "Moqueca", and she never went to Brazil! Great book!!!!

American living in Brasil
I bought this book after my first year living in Brazil and I have to say, that it's beautiful.The photos are incredible and just make you want to make everything in it.
This book is maddening!
Like other reviewers, I was bowled over by the fantastic photos throughout this book. They are really beautiful and take me back to the year I spent in Brazil. My problem with the book is simple: There is no way anyone actually cooked by the majority of these recipies!! Ingredient amounts don't make sense, bowl and dish sizes don't make sense, cooking times don't make sense. Let me give one of the more egregious examples: In the recipie for Bolo de Aipim, the author proposes putting 2 pounds manioc root, 2 cups sugar, 4 eggs, 2 cups milk, and 2 cups coconut milk into a 9"x13" pan. These ingredients wouldn't fit into a pan twice that size! In addition, there is way, way too much liquid. This cake would take over an hour to firm up, not the 30 minutes he recommends. This is just one of dozens of examples.Read more

Subjects:  1. Brazil    2. Brazilian cooking    3. Cookery, Brazilian    4. Cooking    5. Cooking / Wine    6. Eating customs    7. Food habits    8. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American    9. Cooking / South American & Latin American   

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Not Worth The Price
This is a children's cookbook, so be forewarned (something I did not realize when I purchased the item).While the instructions and introduction to Brazil are "nice enough", the number of recipes are sorely lacking.This book does not give a reasonable cultural or recipe sampling for the asking price.
Complete rip off - do not buy! Nao comprar!
$25.00 for a 72 page book?What are the publishers thinking? What was I thinking when I ordered it? I expected a full-fledged cookbook, something with chapters and many recipes per chapter. There are exactly 18 recipes in this child-sized volume.I see on the back of the "book" that Lerner Books offers over thirty titles in this "easy menu ethnic" series. Incredible that they can sell so little for so much. It is the only title I have ever returned to amazon. ... Read more

Subjects:  1. Brazil    2. Brazilian cooking    3. Children's Books/Ages 9-12 Nonfiction    4. Children: Grades 4-6    5. Cookery, Brazilian    6. Cooking & Food    7. Juvenile Nonfiction    8. Juvenile literature    9. Regional & Ethnic - South American & Latin American    10. Social Science - Customs, Traditions, Anthropology    11. Social life and customs    12. Food & drink / cookery: general interest