The Pepperpot Diaries

Andi Oliver's deeply personal exploration of Caribbean food showcasing both traditional and new recipes, cherished ingredients, and vibrant flavors from across the region The ingredients we use in Caribbean cookery tell a story--and it's a huge, swirling tale ... The Pepperpot Diaries is Andi Oliver's long-awaited first cookbook. Showcasing both traditional and new recipes, cherished ingredients and vibrant flavors from across the Caribbean, let Andi Oliver take you on an exploration of identity and heritage as she shows you how to create simple yet sensational dishes that will bring the unbeatable flavors of Caribbean cooking to your table. The story of food captured in this book will take readers on a journey around the melting pot of cultural influences, history, and heritage that has uniquely shaped traditional and contemporary Caribbean cuisine. Through her travels in Antigua, Andi shares her deeply personal journey on reconnecting with the food she grew up eating--the flavors and ingredients that run through her heart and soul--and what the future might hold for Caribbean cooking. This book explores who we were, who we are, and where we're going--all through the food we eat and the people we meet along the way.