Faruq loves spending time with his Grandmother.
He loves to watch her cook, and he watches intently as she tells him about the recipes and ingredients.
So much so that one day when his beloved Ajee is unwell, he enlisted the help of a willing neighbour to create a fabulous feast for a family gathering.
The story is well written, and full of warmth and love between the characters.
The colourful illustrations are bright and vibrant, and in keeping with the upbeat story-telling.
Through the story we learn a bit about Carribbean cooking, in both style and cooking techniques, and are also introduced to some exotic ( but common to the area!) ingredients.
As an additional bonus, the book even includes easy to follow instructions so you can prepare a traditional lime cookie recipe, similar to something Faruq would enjoy whilst sitting in his beloved grandmother's kitchen.
He loves to watch her cook, and he watches intently as she tells him about the recipes and ingredients.
So much so that one day when his beloved Ajee is unwell, he enlisted the help of a willing neighbour to create a fabulous feast for a family gathering.
The story is well written, and full of warmth and love between the characters.
The colourful illustrations are bright and vibrant, and in keeping with the upbeat story-telling.
Through the story we learn a bit about Carribbean cooking, in both style and cooking techniques, and are also introduced to some exotic ( but common to the area!) ingredients.
As an additional bonus, the book even includes easy to follow instructions so you can prepare a traditional lime cookie recipe, similar to something Faruq would enjoy whilst sitting in his beloved grandmother's kitchen.