A lip-smacking, full colour collection of evocative recipes combined
with reminiscences and anecdotes from over four decades of South
American travel from writer and food enthusiast, Ben Box, author of the
classic travel bible, the South American Handbook. 'It's one thing to
sit down in a restaurant overlooking the Plaza in Cuzco or at a seafood
shack beside a Brazilian beach, but quite another to learn how to
prepare the food yourself and serve it to friends in your home country'
says Ben. 'This book will show you how to bring back your own memories
of the flavours and aromas of South America. Recipes are interspersed
with culinary history, tips and tales from the road, all designed to
cast the dishes in the context of a continent overflowing with
irresistible temptations, from the versatility of the corn kernel to the
coolest cocktail.' Join Ben in his tour of one of the world's most
gastronomically exciting areas as he presents his favourite recipes
country by country, from Venezuela and the Guianas in the north down to
Argentina. His selection includes iconic South American dishes and
drinks, ingredients from the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans, from the
Amazon and the Andes, sizzling street food, tried and tested practical
recipes, different gastronomic trends, and details of how to make
arepas, chimichurri, caipirinha, pepper pot and other South American
favourites. Ben says: 'Whether you've been to South America or are
thinking of going, or even if you've never contemplated it but are a
confirmed foodie, you'll love losing yourself in the medley of flavours
from this mouth-watering, palate-tingling continent.'
