The African Kitchen: A Day in the Life of a Safari Chef

by Josie Stow

Africa is synonymous with adventure - a land of wild animals, colorful traditions and natural splendor. The African Kitchen is a culinary and visual feast, a food lover's tour of this fascinating continent. Chef Josie Stow here combines the thrill of the safari with the excitement of pan-African cooking. She uses today's most popular ingredients in exciting combinations with recipes for all occasions. Whether you are looking for a quick lunch or leisurely supper, breakfast or snack dishes, new ideas for the barbecue or recipes for a lavish dinner party, The African Kitchen will provide inspiration and enjoyment.

Genres: Cookbooks, Africa, Cooking

144 pages, Hardcover

Published January 4, 2000

Reviews

[Charlie Moses · Rating 3 out of 5]

I checked this book out from the library. It's beautifully photographed, and the food is gorgeous - not all of it is practical for a home chef, however. Nor will some of the ingredients mentioned be available here. Reasonable substitutes could be managed, and most of the recipes are eminently doable - and will provide a culinary adventure for anyone wishing to branch out a little.

[Anna · Rating 3 out of 5]

Inspirational, and a good start for starting with African dishes and cuisines.
Of course while the continent is huge, and has an insane variety of people, cultures, languages, and food cultures, it can only scratch the surface - and it leaves you wanting to try some more dishes, and find more about some specific ones. :)
My only complain would be the injera recipe was with wheat flour. Fine, you can't find teff flour everywhere, but there should have been first the teff version - worst case you can always find some flour online. Teff flour and injera made with that is just amazing.
A good start; the cuisines contained within to be explored further...

[Kellea · Rating 5 out of 5]

The African Kitchen is a great resource for anyone looking to dive into a specific style of cuisine. It's especially great for those who are also very into learning more about ethnic cooking and where the origins of certain foods come from. And if it's not economical for your to swing a trip to Africa any time soon, this will be a great substitute. This will definitely be an addition to my cookbook library.

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[Pam · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful photographs, narrative that makes you feel as though you are on the safari, great recipes.