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A Taste of Cuba

A Taste of Cuba

by XimenaMaier (Illustrator), Beatriz Llamas (Author), Beatriz Llamas Gonzalezde Amezua (Author)

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    Paperback 2004

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Synopsis

Cuban cuisine is an accumulation of methods and ingredients drawn from both the island's history and its natural resources, from the early influences of native Cuban Indians to the arrival of the Spaniards, and the imported African slaves bought over by the new colonists. A Taste of Cuba is a gastronomic tour of starters, soups, main dishes, side dishes and desserts using local produce and ingredients that contain mouth-watering spices and flavours so popular in the region.

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Format: Paperback
 Pages: 114
 Publisher: Macmillan Education
Published: 15 Dec 2004
ISBN 10: 0333976312
ISBN 13: 9780333976319

Media Reviews
A glorious gastronomic tour of Cuba and its culinary history, with easy-to-follow-recipes for authentic dishes, illustrated not only by the expected 'gorgeous plate' type of photos, but also by wonderful original illustrations. Ximena Maier's artwork is realistic in content, yet whimsical in feeling, adding much to the allure of the book. Caribbean Compass
Author Bio
Beatriz Llamas is Spanish by nationality and was born into a family of culinary tradition. Her interest in gastronomy began at an early age, and she started holding cookery classes and running a catering business whilst still a university student. She has co-written the book From Spain to Olive Oil as well as contributing to numerous gastronomic publications (including Gourmets and Cocina Futuro). She worked at the Alambique Cookery School and Store in Madrid, Spain before moving to Cuba eight years ago where she soon developed a keen interest in the local gastronomy. She currently lives in Havana with her husband and three children. Ximena Maier was born in Madrid. She has been a professional illustrator since 1999 working mainly on magazines, books for children and cookery books. This book is the result of two sketching trips to Cuba.