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A review by uncle_remus
Aloha Kitchen: Recipes from Hawai'i [a Cookbook] by Alana Kysar
5.0
I especially liked the introduction and the history (albeit short on the global scale of history) of the Hawaiian (food) culture. It really puts things in perspective given the history and dates and introductions and the cuisine in the book. The overall feel of the book is ohana, even in each recipe in the intro gives the feeling of oneness in the community, and kudos and callouts to friends, family, local restaurants, bars, where the entire island feels like a local neighborhood.
While you may or may not like the foods in the book, the recipes do deliver the authentic Hawaiian foods, and what it means to the islanders. And delivering recipes is what a recipe book is all about. Great photos, clear directions, a piece and place in history for each.
Well done! If you like Hawaiian food, this is your book. Even if you don't, you still might learn a bit.
While you may or may not like the foods in the book, the recipes do deliver the authentic Hawaiian foods, and what it means to the islanders. And delivering recipes is what a recipe book is all about. Great photos, clear directions, a piece and place in history for each.
Well done! If you like Hawaiian food, this is your book. Even if you don't, you still might learn a bit.