Elliott Bay Gift Certificates
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The perfect gift—in any amount—with that personal touch of classic old world charm.
Christina Arokiasamy lives near Seattle, was born and raised in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, and is of Indian descent. As some of the testimonials on her website, www.christinaarokiasamy.com attest, she is a marvelous teacher and guide to spices, food, and cuisine, especially those coming from South and Southeast Asia. Her book, The Spice Merchant's Daughter : Recipes and Simple Spice Blends for the American Kitchen (Clarkson Potter), has been a favorite since publication. "The perfumes of Malaysia practically float off the pages of this beautifully composed cookbook. With a Proustian nostalgia, cooking instructor Arokiasamy follows her nose back to Kuala Lumpur, where her mother ran a spice stall, mangoes were delivered to her home by bicycle, and baths were enhances with ginger-scented water ... Recipes circle her native Malaysia, Indonesia and Thailand ... Arokiasamy is a natural teacher, offering useful cook's tips with how-tos for making rice powder and peeling shallots ... Illuminating her techniques with vivid personal anecdotes, Arokiasamy offers a tantalizing glimpse of a rich, vibrant culture, and all its scents and flavors." - Publishers Weekly. Join us for the fun, which should include some spices brought along.
