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The Spice Necklace: My Adventures in Caribbean Cooking, Eating, and Island Life

While sailing around the Caribbean, Ann Vanderhoof  and her husband Steve track wild oregano-eating goats in the cactus-covered hills of the Dominican Republic, gather nutmegs on an old estate in Grenada, make searing-hot pepper sauce in a Trinidadian kitchen, cram for a chocolate-tasting test at the University of the West Indies, and sip moonshine straight out of hidden back-country stills.Along the way, they are befriended by a collection of unforgettable island characters: Dwight, the skin-diving fisherman who always brings them something from his catch and critiques her efforts to cook it; Greta, who harvests seamoss on St. Lucia and turns it into potent Island-Viagra; sweet-hand Pat, who dispenses hugs and impromptu dance lessons along with cooking tips in her Port of Spain kitchen. Back in her galley, Ann practices making curry like a Trini, dog sauce like a Martiniquais, and coo-coo like a Carriacouan. And for those who want to take these adventures into their own kitchens, she pulls 71 delicious recipes from the stories she tells, which she places at the end of the relevant chapters. The Spice Necklace is a wonderful escape into a life filled with sunshine (and hurricanes), delicious food, irreplaceable company, and island traditions.

Island Bamboo 3-1/2-Inch Small Salt Cellar

Salt at your fingertips, that’s the beauty of this simple, elegant design. Compact with clean lines and an ultra-smooth finish, this salt cellar makes an attractive addition to your dining table, counter top or spice shelf. The lid seals out moisture keeping salt fresh. Made from fast-growing, naturally anti-microbial moso bamboo, renowned for its sustainability and long-lasting durability. It’s a resource we can feel good about: it’s not a food source for the giant panda and does not threaten their natural habitat.

Island Bamboo 10-1/4-Inch Triple Scoop Box

You’ll find a host of ways to use this beautiful bamboo box, sectioned with three compartments for storing everything from spices and teas to bath salts. A long-handled spoon is recessed inside. Beautifully crafted with checkerboard sides and a hinged top. Made of ultra strong, durable bamboo in a shade of honey that warms up your kitchen or bath. Fast-growing moso bamboo is naturally anti-microbial, mold and mildew resistant. It’s a resource we can feel good about: it’s not a food source for the giant panda and does not threaten their natural habitat.