- Paperback: 352 pages
- Publisher: Ebury Press (2 Mar 2006)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0091897785
- ISBN-13: 978-0091897789
- Product Dimensions: 21.2 x 13.4 x 2.8 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 573,987 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"His history, sharply funny, is about the positive, zestful contribution made by immigrants to British life."
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"Evocative memoir."
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Not a book to be read when you are hungry and on a long train journey, some of the mouth-watering recipes will send you hurtling toward your nearest grocers to purchase exotic ingredients and coconut milk. The descriptions of wonderfully simple dishes like Chicken Kyaukswe and Potato Curry encourages you to surrender your copy of Jamie Oliver to the nearest charity shop, together with purchasing an airline ticket to India or, at the very least, a trip to Soho/Tooting. There are many recipes in this book but not just those of the victuals variety. Mr.Candappas take on life, love and living is equally as heart warming with humorous, generous and poignant tales of his immediate and extended family. If you have ever enjoyed a curry, with your family.....
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I am a busy mum of three, work 4 days a week and expecting no 4 soon.
Its been a while since I've picked a book that actually was "un-put-downable" and that I did not fall asleep after reading a page or two- at night (which is what's happening with Harry Potter's latest adventures right now..)......
Of course I can totally relate to the author's experiences coming from old Ceylon myself....and the recipes- fantastic to have a hard copy of these finally. Well done Rohan- am now looking for your other books..
Its been a while since I've picked a book that actually was "un-put-downable" and that I did not fall asleep after reading a page or two- at night (which is what's happening with Harry Potter's latest adventures right now..)......
Of course I can totally relate to the author's experiences coming from old Ceylon myself....and the recipes- fantastic to have a hard copy of these finally. Well done Rohan- am now looking for your other books..
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Brilliant read from start to finish and full of wit - I couldn't put it down - but have yet to try all the recipes.
I also think there would be a market for "plastic coffins" - like the author I have many a time tried to imagine the person lying in the wooden coffin - and the fact that they are reusable.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Funny, fascinating, mouth watering
A book unlike any I've read before, intertwining family history from Portugal, Ceylon, Burma, India and London, with childhood memories, including food at every turn. Read more
Published on 9 Oct 2009 by J. T. Palmer
Pure brilliance
I loved this book. It's as simple as that. It had me laughing, crying and reaching for the fridge, all at the same time! Read more
Published on 19 Nov 2008 by Ms. M. Plaistow
TANTALISINGLY DELICIOUS!
This has to be one of my favourite reads of the year so far! I just dont want it to end its that good! Read more
Published on 8 July 2007 by Mr. T. WILKHU
PICKLEHEAD
Definately the best read this year! From the the gritty determination as his family departed Burma on the last boat out, as the Jap planes circled overhead to hysterical moments of... Read more
Published on 24 Mar 2006 by Boris
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