Morgan Freeman and Friends: Caribbean Cooking for a Cause

Love it, good recipes and good read.

As a Charter Captain and sailing instructor, I also do the cooking occasionally, hence the name "Captain Cook" We purchased a copy of this book some time ago, and are giving some as gifts to special people we meet. The recipes are special, and probably closely guarded secrets of Island chefs. For a taste of the Caribbean without going there, this is a book that shouldn't be missed. A worthwhile cause from one of our special people. Captains Pat & Mike[ [ASIN:1594864241 Morgan Freeman and Friends: Caribbean Cooking for a Cause]]

The other day I went through my cookbooks, to see if I could weed some out, because I have too many to mention. It's hard getting rid of a cookbook, especially one with a few recipes in it that you've come to love. But I've scanned the recipes I need to keep forever into my MacBook. However, there were an even dozen I couldn't part with. These are books I turn to time and time again, even though I consider myself somewhat of a gourmet chef. Morgan Freeman's COOKING FOR A CAUSE was one of the books I kept. Not only does Mr. Freeman's book help out the people of Grenada, who suffered during Hurricane Ivan, but it can help you out in the kitchen as well. Friday last I made the "Classic Conch Ceviche the Cayman Way" which you can find on page 47. It was delicious. I've also done the "Arroz Con Pollo" a Cuban dish from the Kitchen of Daisy's Grandmother." And that's the rub, is this classic Caribbean food or is it another book of recipes from fancy restaurants. Does it matter? The recipes make delicious meals with a distinct Caribbean flavor, which makes Mr. Freeman's book fit in nicely with my dozen Caribbean keeper cookbooks. And I have to give Mr. Freeman a hand for doing something for the people of Grenada. I was hunkered down in Trinidad, thanking Neptune the hurricane didn't come for me. But it's sad it went for others. This is a good cookbook, one which will help you turn out delicious meals, plus it's for a great cause. Two thumbs up and five stars from me. Review submitted by Captain Katie Osborne

This book was excellent. The recipes were varied, interesting, full of flavor, and easy to prepare. Also, each recipe was associated with a particular actor/actress and their story of their favorite island. Most importantly, the proceeds from this book were to help rebuild Grenada after a horrible hurricane. The authors did a phenomenal job and the culmination of recipes were diverse and delicious.

The visuals are lovely and the recipes divine -- a great mix of easy-to-prepare dishes and great stories. All for a good cause, too. What more could you ask for!

I am really enjoying this cook book! I love the look of the book - the beautiful photos of the islands, the food and the celebrities! I found that the recipes called for common items easily found in super markets, preparation was not too complicated and of the recipes I have tried so far, the dishes are delicious! I think anyone who loves to cook would thoroughly enjoy this cook book!