A Kitchen Safari: Stories & Recipes From the African Wilderness - Hardcover

Short, Yvonne; Ndlovu, Dumi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 177007127X ISBN 13: 9781770071278

Publisher: Struik Publishers, 2007

Synopsis

Conservation Corporation Africa (CC Africa) has a commitment to African hospitality that has resulted in the establishment of some of the finest lodges and safaris on the continent. This stunning cookbook showcases the heart, soul and very essence of CC Africa’s passion for pampering its guests. Part of this hospitality is its unique way of creating Pan-African cuisine, which includes the bite of South East Asia and Portuguese-African-influenced peri-peris, to West African grains and pulses.

Dozens of recipes are illustrated with photos of the food and the landscapes, people and animals of the African safari camps. This book serves not only as a cookbook—it is also fantasy travel experience.

About this title

About the Author:

Yvonne Short is the food fundi (in Swahili, fundi means a craftsperson or skilled technician), responsible for CC Africa’s lodge cuisine, which under her guidance has developed into an exciting fusion of world cuisines. She has a natural talent for mentoring rural students into world-class chefs and Dumi Ndlovu is just one of her protégés who has excelled in the field of cuisine.

Review:

"A Kitchen Safari by Yvonne Short is a gorgeous book on the Stories and Recipes from the African Wilderness. When &Beyond began safari camps two decades ago they were new to the experience and wonder of the native cuisine and excellent produce, grown without the enhancers that make produce in other parts of the modern world lose some of its natural flavor and goodness. Now the company has many safari ecolodges all over Africa in specially chosen wilderness places, which serve cuisine prepared from local produce, helping the surrounding natives have a steady income. The book is absolutely gorgeous with photos of the table settings at the outdoor safari dining places with locally prepared dishes of most unusual blend of ingredients, colors, flavors, aromas. This is a wonderful safari for the senses for anyone who can never go to Africa or a wonderful memoir for those fortunate enough to make the trip. The photos of the native animals and scenery are on many of the pages. You'll travel with the authors from West to East Africa, and from North to South Africa, learning a lot about each place and its culture as you enjoy the book. BEAUTIFUL!" (Bonnie Neely Real Travel Adventures)

About this edition

• Publisher: Struik Publishers
• Publication date: 2007
• ISBN 10: 177007127X
• ISBN 13: 9781770071278
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 192