THIS MAN CAN COOK! - Bahama Papa's Recipes

A travel journalist/poet, ("cultural travelin' rootswoman"), meets a veteran Bahamian Junkanoo performer, forming a cultural relationship that spans the Atlantic Ocean. As a result of their global linkage, the couple shares recipes and exchange visits to their culture-rich homefronts of Nassau, Bahamas, and Brooklyn, New York.

This Man Can Cook!, in turn, shares with readers a selection of popular Bahamian dishes prepared by Steve "Papa" Newton and a trio of continental family desserts by his significan other, Linda Cousins (Amasewa Okomfo). Travel journal entries detailing the duo's cultural experiences in both Nassau and Brooklyn top off the literary meal.

The travel excerpt on the lively Junkanoo Carnival, (featured on the Internet), takes one directly to the heart of the island cultural action, particularly in the lines of the lively poetwork, Junkanoo Man.

With only the slightest hint at "tasteful erotica", the unique recipe book closes with a smile-promoting poem (dedicated to "Sweet You"), entitled, what else--Tropical Tastes, of course.
Mmm! Yummy! This Man Can Cook!, a one-of-a-kind travelogue and island recipe book combined, provides quite a cultural taste treat to lovers of travel, sumptuous cuisine, and fascinating literature. Sample and enjoy.

THIS MAN CAN COOK! - Bahama Papa's Nassau to New York Recipes (and cultural travel treats) - Linda Cousins and Steve "Papa" Newton. Cultural Travel Publications, PO Box 5 - Radio City Station, New York, NY 10101-0005. $6.00/print version (autographed). $4.00 downloadable cyberversion. (tel/fax: 718/398-8941). E-mail us for further information. akan@aol.com

For Bahamas travel lovers, This Man Can Cook! can be purchased at the Island Bookshop (Bahamian books section) just a few steps from the Straw Market on downtown Bay Street, Nassau. (tel.: 242/322-1011; 242/328-8470 (fax). Culturally-aware travelers have found this cookbook , as well as other offerings of the book center, makes an excellent souvenir.