Anglo-Indian Food and Customs: Tenth Anniversary Edition - Softcover

Brown, Patricia

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0595474314 ISBN 13: 9780595474318

Publisher: iUniverse, 2008

Synopsis

Patricia Brown creates a richly layered memoir comprised of anecdotes illuminating her childhood in India, and she has complimented her platter of recollections with nearly two hundred mouth-watering recipes and illustrations. The tenth anniversary edition of Anglo-Indian Food and Customs captures the spirit and food of a culture unlike any other in the world.In this expanded version, Brown includes a comprehensive history that describes the true identity and evolution of the Anglo Indian as well as greater details about Anglo-Indian cuisine. As with many other cultures, the Anglo Indians' assimilation into society took place through the kitchen, and this is reflected in the delectable recipes created with a unique infusion of herbs and spices mirrored in dishes like Country Captain and pork fry. Original fusion, Anglo-Indian food is enjoyed extensively in Great Britain, where many notable hotels and restaurants carry it on their menus. For those who enjoy good food and share a curiosity of the ways of different cultures, Brown takes you on a journey to discover unique tastes. With the mixture of Indian spices, one can make bland roasts, stews, and pies evolve into distinctive, wonderful meals. So fall in love with Anglo-Indian people and their remarkably distinctive cuisine.

About this title

About the Author

Patricia Brown was born in Mumbai, India, but lived in many different cities during her childhood. Eventually, she immigrated to Canada with her husband and three sons. She is a graduate of the Humber School of Writing and has published short stories, poems, and feature and culinary articles in several countries.

Edition details

• Publisher: iUniverse
• Publication date: 2008
• ISBN 10: 0595474314
• ISBN 13: 9780595474318
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 510