When sisters Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau’s book Provisions: The Roots of Caribbean Cooking—150 Vegetarian Recipes popped up in my inbox, I knew it was one I wanted to read and share on this column. It’s not every day we get a book focused on Caribbean cuisine here! And as Michelle and Suzanne explained in their introduction, “The region’s culinary history and the life stories of Afro-Caribbean women are intrinsically intertwined.” They also share a brief history of the women in their family line, which they felt was (previously) inadequately covered compared to the men. The recipes that make up the book do not replicate generational or traditional West Indian recipes. Instead they use typical West Indian ingredients and sometimes techniques in inspired recipes like this week’s Pecan Pie infused with Rum. As a Southerner, this is one of the pies that says “Christmas” most to me, and I’m happy to be sharing this version with you for the upcoming holidays! —Kristina
About Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau: Sisters Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau have spent the last 20 years exploring the identity of Caribbean food from their unique vantage point as Jamaican writers, researchers, restaurateurs, and food entrepreneurs. They are co-principals of Summerhouse at the Liguanea Club, a Caribbean gastropub located in Kingston, Jamaica. Their first cookbook, Caribbean Potluck, received critical acclaim and was named among NPR’s Best Books of 2014. You can find them on instagram @summerhouseja and on twitter @2sistasandameal.
For a chance to win a copy of Provisions, respond in the comments section below by December 31, 5PM EST to the following question: What food item do you always bring back from your travels? I like to bring back local tea whenever possible. Let us know what you look for. We will announce the winner in the comments section, so be sure to check back!
Image above: Provisions: The Roots of Caribbean Cooking. Food photography by Ellen Silverman
Image above: Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau by William Richards
Image above: The Rousseau sisters’ paternal great grandmother Ma Briggs, creator of Briggs Patty, with daughter Enid (their grandmother).
Image above: The Rousseau sisters’ maternal grandmother Henrietta with son Hugh (their grandfather, far right) and siblings from Henrietta’s Cuban work permit, courtesy Rousseau family.
Image above: Pecan pie infused with rum.
from Design*Sponge https://www.designsponge.com/2018/12/the-perfect-pecan-pie-for-the-holidays.html
from Home Improvment http://notelocreesnitu.tumblr.com/post/181111737939
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