The Sunshine State Cookbook
Contributors: Alexa Jaffurs (Illustrator)
Publisher: Pineapple Press, Inc.
Published: February 2002
Place of publication: Sarasota, Florida
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 224
ISBN-13: 9781561642144
Subjects: Regional & Ethnic - American - Southern States; Cooking; Cooking / Wine; Cookery; Florida
Description: Delectable recipes to enjoy the familiar and exotic foods found in the Sunshine State.

Part deep South, part subtropical, part Latin, part everywhere that its immigrants have come from, Florida is unique in its variety. And Florida’s kitchens reflect this delicious diversity.

In this collection you will find easy-to-follow recipes that range from the comforting to the fantastical. You will become acquainted with the exotic fruits and vegetables found in the Sunshine State, get tips on the proper ways to handle and prepare seafood, and find delicious recipes to liven up familiar vegetables and meats.

•Try papaya as a vegetable, baked while still green

•Serve a juicy pineapple dessert, baked with rum and flaming

•Treat yourself to a luscious conch chowder or curried lobster

•Cook chicken strips inside a fresh coconut for a taste you never imagined

Whether you’re a Florida visitor, newcomer, or resident, let gourmet cook GEORGE S. FITCHER tempt your palate, and take delight in Sunshine State Cookbook's celebration of Florida’s plenty.