Caribe: A Caribbean Cookbook with History
Caribe: A Caribbean Cookbook with History brings together recipes and cultural history from across the Caribbean region. Keshia Sakarah’s book is presented as a research-led collection with location photography, essays and recipes spanning breakfast, lunch and dinner.
At a glance
- Covers food culture and recipes from across the Caribbean, including island nations and the French and Dutch Caribbean.
- Includes recipes for different meals alongside essays and location photography.
- The publisher description frames the book around culinary history and research, not recipes alone.
Reference price: £30.00
Price checked: 12 Nov 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Broad regional scope offers more than a single-island recipe collection.
- Customer feedback highlights the depth of research, informative content and photography.
- Recipe examples range from Soup Joumou and Guyanese Pepperpot to Black Cake and Ginger Beer.
Technical specifications
7 specifications| Publisher | Hardie Grant Books (UK) |
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| Publication date | 20 Mar. 2025 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 320 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1784886837 |
| Weight listed | 1.29 kg |
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| Dimensions | 19.56 x 3.56 x 24.89 cm |
What to know before buying
- This is a substantial 320-page hard-copy cookbook, with a listed weight of 1.29 kg, so it is better suited to a kitchen shelf than lightweight travel reading. The breadth of regional coverage may be more useful to readers seeking exploration than a narrow collection focused on one cuisine or island.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers interested in Caribbean food traditions alongside history and cultural context.
- Home cooks looking to explore recipes from across several Caribbean nations and territories.
- People seeking a visually illustrated cookbook or a gift for someone interested in Caribbean cuisine.
Less suited to
- Readers wanting only a quick, narrowly focused recipe collection or a cookbook centred on one island.
Customer reviews on Amazon
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Customer feedback praises the recipes, regional photography and depth of research, with particular appreciation for detailed explanations of ingredient differences and the author’s personal stories. That feedback aligns with the book’s stated combination of recipes, essays and cultural history, making it especially relevant to readers who want context as well as dishes. Aggregate ratings are strongly favourable overall, though ratings alone do not explain individual experiences.
Positive themes
- Customers praise the recipes and the book’s visual presentation.
- Feedback highlights informative research and detail about ingredient differences.
- Customers appreciate the personal stories shared by Keshia Sakarah.
Frequently asked questions
What does Caribe cover?
The listing describes recipes and food culture from across the Caribbean region, with essays and location photography.
Does the book include historical context?
Yes. Its title and description present it as a cookbook with history, including social and culinary context.
What kinds of recipes are featured?
The supplied examples include Queen Conch ceviche salad, Cou Cou and Flying Fish, Callaloo Soup with Crab, cassava bread, Black Cake and Ginger Beer.
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