Guyana's Tasty Exotic: Foods of Six People, Paperback

An introduction to Guyanese cuisine, this book offers up an array of exotic meals. Whether its Cantonese Fried Rice, Curried Chicken, Metemgee, Garlic pork, Pepperpot, or Sherpherds Pie, you will have recipes that represents each type of people from this tiny melting pot nestled in the South American continent. Guyana's rich culture and beauty can be seen in many photographs highlighted in this book, which are meant to bring nostalgia to Guyanese abroad and pride for the ones at home. In addition, Guyana's Tasty Exotic introduces Guyana's clandestine beauty, culture and foods to the world. Deborah's love affair with Guyana is clearly visible in the culinary language and images seen in her presentation of this manuscript. Guyana is a country positively vibrating with an enthuasiasm for life, culture, music and food. It is rich in vegetation, fragrant red rum, and it's vast production of sugar and rice. The typical Guyanese cook has an array of ingredients to choose from, and utilizes them with great skill, thus creating delicious meals for their families. Guyana's cultural Association(GCA) is proud to recommend Guyana's Tasty Exotic. - Malcolm Hall, President of GCA

Deborah Barocas grew up in Guyana, SA. At the early age of nine, she developed a love for cooking and meandered in the kitchen with her Mom and Grandmother where she developed her culinary skills. Her daily jaunts to the markets where upon fresh fare was selected for the day's meal was a highlight for her. After she migrated to the United States, she continued her culinary exploits with ventures into the many ethnic food arenas that awaited her. Yet, she always seemed to return to the roots amassed with beautiful memories of her homeland's rich culture, and exotic foods. Writing this book is her tribute to her beautiful Guyana, for though she happily resides in NY with her husband and two sons, she incorporates many attributes from her Guyanese heritage some of which can always be found on her dinner table to the great delight of her family