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A master spy's memoir of playing the game in the most strategically influential country in 1960s Africa.
Larry Devlin arrived as the new chief of station for the CIA in the Congo five days after the country had declared its independence, the army had mutinied, and governmental authority had collapsed. As he crossed the Congo River in an almost empty ferry boat, all he could see were lines of people trying to travel the other way--out of the Congo. Within his first two weeks he found himself on the wrong end of a revolver as militiamen played Russian-roulette, Congo style, with him.
During his first year, the charismatic and reckless political leader, Patrice Lumumba, was murdered and Devlin was widely thought to have been entrusted with (he was) and to have carried out (he didn't) the assassination. Then he saved the life of Joseph Desire Mobutu, who carried out the military coup that presaged his own rise to political power. Devlin found himself at the heart of Africa, fighting for the future of perhaps the most strategically influential country on the continent, its borders shared with eight other nations. He met every significant political figure, from presidents to mercenaries, as he took the Cold War to one of the world's hottest zones. This is a classic political memoir from a master spy who lived in wildly dramatic times.
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CoS Congo.......2007-08-09
An excellent biography, discusses what happened during the Cold War in the Congo from his point of view. I found it an enjoyable read.
Exciting times.......2007-07-05
A good book giving an overall flavor of the Congo in the early 60's. It would be nice if Devlin had filled in more details however perhaps this is proscribed in his publishing agreement (I presume that he had to run this through the CIA before publishing it). You do get an idea of just what a CIA COS does to try to guide events to follow US policy. He's rather blase about the physical risks of operating in an unstable environment although maybe this is because he survived to tell the tale. I don't think that I would have my family at my side in such an environment.
Charts his many encounters and is a top pick.......2007-06-17
Author Larry Devlin arrived as the new chief of station for the CIA in the Congo five days after the country declared its independence, the army mutinied, and the government had collapsed: as he entered the country, streams of residents were fleeing. During his first year he was accused of murdering a charismatic political leader, saved the life of the man who carried out the military coup, and found himself confronting unheard-of challenges in Africa. CHIEF OF STATION, CONGO charts his many encounters and is a top pick especially recommended for college-level and military holdings strong in African culture and history.
Diane C. Donovan
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A little too general, very maddening that he left out so many details. But a necessary read for those interested in the Congo in the 60's
History Lessons.......2007-06-07
This book rewards its readers with good deal of information on a variety of subjects. It undoubtedly provides a very accurate account of the struggle of the former Belgium Congo to become a variable nation state. In the course of doing this, its author provides a plausible description of the chaotic condition of an imploding nation state and its leading political players of the period, including the controversial Patrice Lumumba and the man who turned out to be his chief rival Sese Seko Mobutu. Finally the book opens a window on how the U.S -Soviet Union Clod War rivalry played out in an newly independent African state like the Congo.
On a rather different level, Larry Devlin provides a good explanation of what a pro-active CIA Station Chief (COS) of 1960 did to earn his keep. One can carry away a good deal of information about good `tradecraft', the use of non-official cover (NOC) agents, and the vital need for a close relationship between the COS and the U.S. Ambassador. For a long period Devlin was not only COS Kinshasa (Leopoldville), but also the only CIA representative in the Congo. As a result, he discloses quite a bit about the art and craft of recruiting and maintaining `agents' in the field. Although virtually all memoirs written by former intelligence folks tend to be somewhat self-serving, from this book it is clear that Devlin really was good at his job and did his best to protect the national security interests of U.S. and equally important to help the Congolese build a viable and independent nation state. That in the end the Congo continues to be a near failed state was due to factors well beyond Devlin's control.
The problem then as now of course is that a really good CIA operative like Devlin and a really poor operatives are treated pretty much the same way by CIA. The system is really designed to homogenize everyone into the same bland blend. Also it is clear that CIA of 2007 would never allow a COS the kind of freedom of action that Devlin had in 1960.
Anyone with an interest in Africa or the CIA or both ought to find this well written and informative book fascinating.
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- A True Story
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The Hot Zone: A Terrifying True Story
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A highly infectious, deadly virus from the central African rain forest suddenly appears in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. There is no cure. In a few days 90 percent of its victims are dead. A secret military SWAT team of soldiers and scientists is mobilized to stop the outbreak of this exotic "hot" virus. The Hot Zone tells this dramatic story, giving a hair-raising account of the
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A True Story .......2007-08-15
I purchased this book for my granddaughter. She is in Nursing School and was told by one of her teachers this book would be of special interest to anyone in the medical field as well as anyone else. She said it was easy to read and held her attention very well. She was glad to have the opportunity to read this terrifying true story about an Ebola outbreak in Africa.
It CAN happen here.......2007-08-14
Marburg. Ebola. Two names that mean nothing to most laymen, but scare the hell out of virologists. You see, Marburg and Ebola are exotic viruses which, when introduced into the human population, kill nine out of ten in a ghastly and painful manner, literally dissolving their insides. So far, outbreaks of these viruses have been rare, usually occurring in remote African villages. Once, however, an Ebola virus surfaced in the United States. The Hot Zone tells the story of its arrival and the steps the military took to take prevent its spread.
Preston takes great pains to tell the stories of these killer viruses, documenting their origins and the human cost of their spread. He takes readers to Kitum Cave in Kenya, where many believe the viruses originated. Then he takes them to Germany and Africa, where outbreaks of the viruses have ravaged local populations. Finally, he brings them to a suburb of Washington, DC, where a sister virus manifests itself, threatening the safety of millions. Frightening because it's true, this story will have you nervously turning pages until the happy, but unsettling, conclusion.
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Outstanding, Scary, Gripping - Must Read!! .......2007-08-06
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As a Biology Teacher, I recommend this EVERY semester!.......2007-07-24
This book, and its sequel, Demon in the Freezer, are two of the few books that have kept me up at night. If they don't scare you to death, if you can actually put the book down, then you aren't actually reading these books. The Hot Zone is the basis for the movie Outbreak but 100 time better. It is a true story and written in a way that grips you from the first page to the very last. I teach college biology for non-science majors and I have recommended this book every semester for five years. It is easy to read and understand. Hard to beat!
This will keep you up at night.......2007-07-23
I read this book while living only a few hours from Reston, VA where the US ebola outbreak took place, which made it all the more horrifying to read.
As much as we love to believe we live in a world made safe by science, it is unnerving to read about a virus, so tiny and so primative, that can have such devastating effects on humanity. As we continue to transform our landscape and become more and more relient on technology, we place ourselves at enormous risk of new and emerging diseases.
This book's recounting of the handling of this outbreak, and others shows the progress of science and the limitations people and governments interests put on our very survival.
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Micki Jordan, publicist to the brightest stars in the sports world, is pleased to announce the end of her tomboy ways, effective immediately. While she will still be able to discuss the finer points of the two-man defense, Micki has transformed herself into one hot number, and she will no longer be known as "just one of the guys."
To that end, Micki is now holding tryouts for the position of new man in her new life. Current leading contender Damian Fuller is a professional ballplayer and a major league playboy. Those who would like to go head-to-head with the wildest player in the league for a chance at winning Micki's heart should apply in person . . .
Let the games begin.
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Loved It!!.......2006-03-24
What a fun book!! I am a BIG fan of trilogies and this is a fun set. Am anxiously awaiting the next one even though I will be sad to see it all end.
phillips romance books seem more real..........2005-12-08
i don't like romance novels. they usually come off as schmaltzy and contrived. but this one appealed to me for some reason. i got a paperback copy of it and read it in a night. micki is a likeable character. she's a tomboy, but she definately had a feminine side, that doris day " good girl " quality. though the story was set in a sports agency and also among the rich and famous, phillips made the characters seem like real people with real problems. damian was a charming rake a spoiled man-child,the type of character you couldn't decide whether to like or love, which is the perfect type of fiction character. and the supproting characters like carter and the secretary were also good. of course, people read novels like this for the sex scenes and ms. phillips doesn't disapoint. it's hot without being gratuitous or sleazy. i will read more of ms. phillip's work in the future...
Friendship , laughter and Passion ~ Hot Number by Carly Phillips .......2005-10-04
What a terrific book - I read it in a day! Micki is a publicist falls for a hot baseball player after an amazing New Years Eve kiss. The characters are real and deal with real issues of self-esteem, family, pregnancy and trust. This book has humor, baseball and great love scenes. Take a chance you will enjoy! If you enjoy sport oriented novels check out Body Check by Deirdre Martin, Winner Takes All by Nora Roberts, Remember the Time by Annette Reynolds .
2nd Jordan Sister Story!.......2005-09-19
Micki Jordan is the baby of the Jordan family. A publicist to sports stars, she works in the family firm "The Hot Zone". Although she has always been more of tomboy, she's getting tired of always being seen as "one of the guys". Especially by Damian Fuller, the handsome major league ball player that she has been fantasizing about for a while. So her sister Sophie gives her a make over and "girl" lessons.
Damian has been attracted to Micki for awhile, even before her make over, but now it's getting harder and harder for him to deny the attraction between them. Even worse, Micki is not the sort of woman he normally goes out with. He knows that she's not the love `em and leave `em type. But no matter how much he tells himself to stay away from her, he can't seem to stop himself. When a jealous team mate of Damian's sets them up for a media scandal, Micki and Damian find themselves hiding out together away from the public eye. Before long the sexual tension between them overcomes all of Damian's good intentions and they fall into an affair. But when they return to the real world Damian is faced with the shocking information that an ex-fling is claiming that Damian is the father of her child. He needs Micki's skills as a publicist and her support as a friend. But once the crisis is over, can Damian convince Miki that he wants her in his life permanently?
Hot Number is the second book of what appears to be three books featuring the Jordan sisters. I had read the first book, Hot Stuff, about Annabelle Jordan and truly enjoyed it. When Micki's story became available, I grabbed it and devoured it in one sitting. Damian is a wonderful hero, dealing with the end of his career and yet not quite ready to let go. Micki is dealing with her own insecurities. Together they work, but neither is prepared to step out and take a chance. Hot Number was engrossing from page one. Sexy and emotionally satisfying, readers will be left waiting anxiously for Sophie Jordan's story!
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Hot Number is one hot book!.......2005-08-24
Hot number is a fun read with some hot romance!
Micki Jordan is the youngest Jordan sister, a tomboy, working at her Uncle's PR firm. She wants to attact the attention of one of her clients, a ballplayer & asks her sister to give her a makeover to become more feminine. What she doesn't realize is how he feels about her & one night lands them in a bit of trouble that ironically starts their hot romance. They are hot until she finds out a secret that may hurt their relationship, or will it bring them closer??
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Not an enjoyable read.........2006-10-27
If you want a great sports romance try See Jane Score. This was not enjoyable. The characters were not likeable. Riley was a self absorbed weanie, and Sophie anal and uptight. There was no courtship, just two people who have nothing in common arguing about how they have nothing in common.
Fun read - great read (more romance than chick lit).......2006-09-11
for a modern novel - this one was actually really fun! I enjoyed the "sporty" aspect to it - although the part with the "villain" seems a bit one-sided and bizarre but hey at least the plot line seemed unique (I don't want to spoil too much!) Just know that if you get this it will be an interesting/unique/fun/sporty/steamy read!!!!
Funny, Smart and Passionate - Read in One Day !.......2006-07-31
Hot Item is the third novel the Hot Zone Series. Sophie Jordan is the middle sister who always is in control and never takes risks especially with her heart. Riley Nash is the Football player who just found out his biological father is gay and Sophie is the key to the whole solution. Check out the whole series Hot Stuff (2004), Hot Number (2005) and Hot Item (2006).
Hot Item.......2006-07-05
I have read the first two of this three book series, and this final book was not what I expected. The plot was very contemporary, dealing with political machinations and gay men. Family values are upheld by the author. I recommend this book.
Save the best for last.......2006-07-01
This was the last and best book in the trilogy set of the sisters and it was great!! I am sad to know that there's not going to be another book in this set. A great book to read on the bunch!!!! You can't put it down until you know how it ends.
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Could have been better.......2007-03-28
Annabelle is a busy publicist whose firm is run by her and her family(2 younger sisters and her uncle).
Vaughn is a retired football star who is building his dream: to create a resort for children with disabilities; and is Annabelle's job for the time being. Only no matter how hard he tries to make his plans work, someone keeps making attempts to sabatage it. Annabelle is sent to this little town with Vaughn to see about spreading good vibes about the place(on TV, as is her special) even though strange things are happening to stop the building from being complete. And as the days wear on, and Annabelle meets Vaughn's friends and family, she starts to get a better idea of where Vaughn is coming from and her feelings become too much for her, so she makes a decision that only jumps the plot in deeper and more interesting.
This book's plot reminded me too much of Kat Martin's 'Midnight Sun', and it started getting predictible, but was still good enough to hold my attention and see what happened with all the other characters. And it definitely got me a little excited for 'Hot Number'.
HOT STUFF SIZZLED!!!!.......2006-10-04
Picked this up in the office exchange for a business trip to Denver. What a fine little book to end summer with!!!
The trilogy I understand begins with the oldest sister, Annabelle and her prime target, Brandon Vaughn. It was a fun read from beginning to end. I liked the family 'situation' and applaud Uncle Yank for rising to the occastion of inheriting 3 nieces.
The sisters stick together like glue and I suppose this is why this is the beginning of the trilogy. Brandon makes a great hero! Family baggage and all. It's a feel good book. Looking forward to reading the next two. The author keeps us dangling with Uncle Yank's angst! :D:D:
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The first try, not the best, not the worst.......2006-07-19
This is the first book I,ve read of this author and it didn,t inspire me to read the other ones of the trilogy. Maybe I was expecting more of the plot or something,but the truth is none of the plot exited me very much. I like to read books that are hard for me to put down.The characters weren,t very interesting for me.But if you like an easy read and a happy ever after ending, this is not the worst book you could read.
A Hot and Fun Read.......2006-06-26
THE FIRST BOOK in her "Hot Zone" trilogy, Carly Phillips introduces us to the three Jordan sisters, Annabelle, Sophie and Micki. These three young women work for their uncle Yank Morgan's sports agency/PR firm, The Hot Zone, as publicists.
This story revolves around Annabelle, the oldest of the sisters and Brandon Vaughn, an ex-football legend in need of good PR. By asking for Yank's help, Vaughn gets stuck with the one publicist of the three Jordan sisters that he didn't want to work with: Annabelle.
But as it turns out, working together isn't the problem; it's the staying away from each other and off each other that's hard. But after a nasty breakup, Annabelle is determined not to get involved with anyone in a long-term relationship. And Vaughn's main goal is to make his dream of remodeling his lodge to help out children during the summer come true.
Combine together, the two make an exceptional pair--if only they would admit that to themselves.
Altogether, this is a sizzling introduction to the Jordan women, their PR business, their sports, their family and love lives, and of course, their hot men.
"Hot Stuff".......2006-02-02
I LOVE Carly Phillips, and "Hot Stuff" certianly delivers. It has all of the elements of a great contemporary romance. "Hot Stuff" is a smart, sexy read, with engaging characters that you truly care about (including the background characters). Love the fact that there's a bit of intrigue in this one as well (for the mystery lover in all of us). Looking forward to reading about ALL of the strong, yet quirky, Jordan women! Don't forget to pick up a copy of "Hot Number"!
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Using flamboyant plants to evoke tropical gardens is the hottest trend in the gardening world, perhaps best described as the "banana and canna" style of garden design. Hot Plants for Cool Climates makes clear, for those of us without greenhouses or the time and muscles to dig and wrap plants for winter, that this look can be achieved by using tropical-looking hardy plants or by planting container gardeners that can be moved indoors before first frost.
Most tropical plants are perennial in their native habitats, and if we lived in Hawaii, we too could grow agaves, Elephant's Ear, and Angel's Trumpet outdoor year-round. For those of us who garden in less benign climates, the authors give instructions on mulching and wrapping such plants to protect them from freezes. It involves straw and burlap and leaves the plants looking like mummified little soldiers, but able to withstand temperatures 20 degrees lower than without protection.
The gardens pictured in the plentiful color photographs are certainly tempting, as they overflow with huge leaves, flashy foliage, exotic flowers, ponds and vines, all combined into the rich tapestry of a jungle. You can almost smell the jasmine and hear the chattering of the parrots. Thankfully, the chapter on hardy plants for the tropical look (bamboos, grasses, hardy bananas, ferns, Petasites) puts this style of garden within the reach of most gardeners, no matter if they live in Minnesota or California. Especially useful are the appendices, which list plants for a variety of design situations and a source list for the plants recommended throughout the book. --Val Easton
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Passionate gardeners in cooler climates struggle year after year to overwinter their gorgeous tropical plants. Our new paperback edition is the answer to their problem — practical advice for achieving the tropical look in a temperate garden. The authors, who both live and garden on Long Island, New York, reveal the secrets to creating a lush, flamboyant landscape. Separate chapters cover such topics as principles of design and maintenance, proper plant selection, container gardening, and overwintering. Fantastic color photography throughout will inspire gardeners in even the hardiest zones. With the help of this book, an impressive tropical garden is within any gardener's reach.
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When is part two of hot plants for cool climates comming out?.......2006-02-25
This bood is exactly what I was looking for. What plant to use to create the «tropical» look for cold country as far as Québec. Great tips, even for a long time gardener as I am, I have fund lots of plants that I did'nt know we could over wintered in cold storage. I really hope that they would be a part II of the same book, which will illustrated some nordic landscaping with a exotic look, using the plant showing in this book. Thank's again
Denis, Montréal, Québec
Do You Crave a Lush Landscape?.......2005-11-22
I've always admired the gorgeous plants and lush landscaping that one could do in the tropics. This book tells you how to do that without moving to Florida. The authors have good credentials for a book of this type.
Information about the authors from the publisher's website:
"Susan A. Roth is an award-winning writer and photographer. She cultivates her own eclectic garden in Stony Brook, New York.
Dennis Schrader is one of the foremost experts on tropical plants in the Northeast. He co-owns and -operates Landcraft Environments, a wholesale greenhouse in Mattituck, New York."
pretty hot.......2005-09-07
The back of the book is helpful, the pictures throught the book are good, but not really inspiring. I'd recommend this book for beginners getting into tropicals. but if your looking for more this wouldn't be the best book for you.
Chicago Bananas and pineapples.......2004-06-18
Tropical gardening here in the the Midwest has been a passion of mine for over 20 years. I never thought of it as different just big annuals. Thats what I liked about Susan's and Dennis's approach to this book. It was really laid back there just plants was the feeling I was getting from reading this book. They didn't make it complicated. I liked the real expectations they had in the book no hype about growing you own table ready bananas in Maine or something crazy like that just pure and simple you are growing them for the foliage effect don't get carried away. Bananas are just big cannas and brumansias are really big coleus they put it simple and gave great advice and the garden shots are great a real inspiration. The over wintering section was worth the price of the book.
If only the content lived up to the title!.......2002-10-29
When I first saw the title of this book, I thought it was exactly what I was looking for. But that turned out to be because conceptual accuracy was sacrificed for verbal cleverness on the cover. The book has little to do with gardening in temperate zones (horticulturally understood to be climates free from extremes of heat or cold), or cool climates (horticulturaly understood to mean climates with heat-deprived summers). To the contrary, the book presumes that the gardener lives where there is a significant season of sustained heat, during which time plants will quickly establish themselves from plant-and-pull frost protection measures or regenerate as root-hardy returning perennials. The book is aimed at gardeners in the East; West Coast gardeners will probably be happier with books that advocate attaining the "tropical look" with plants that feature year-round outdoor hardiness and don't require summer heat to perform well.
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When I was in culinary school, this book was a true inspiration. This is not just a cookbook. There is much more to the text than recipes and ingredients. What these two men have created is a book that represents a philosophy of food and life. I have used the ideas and techniques in my professional life, but have also embraced the soul of this masterwork and have shared it with family and friends alike. Buy this book if you love food, life and good friends. Also, buy The Thrill of the Grill, simply the best grilling book ever.
Exquisite1.......2002-07-02
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This is a must-have cookbook.......2001-05-22
I have a collection of over 300 cookbooks and funny enough, end up using about 1/2 dozen on a regular basis. This is one of those must-have cookbooks. How it ever went out of print I don't know. The recipes are unique, interesting, use ingredients in unusual combinations, to great effect. Superb barbecue recipes and wonderful meat rubs. Can transform a Sunday roast into something very special, without a lot of work. Many of the recipes are quite easy to prepare and look elegant. I always get great compliments when I cook from this book.
Awesome book.......2000-08-23
I won my husband's heart with indian chicken stew. I agree with the other review: Why oh why is this book out of print!? Makes me value my copy more. Exlporing this book makes one a more adventurous cook.
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If you are one of those spicy-food lovers who constantly strives to test your heat capacity -- or if you're just one of those people who really appreciates the nuances of piquant cuisines, this fun and feisty collection of recipes is for you. Author Cliff Wright has followed the equator in search of authentically spicy dishes, and he recreates them here with Meat-Stuffed Chiles from Peru, Chile Verde from New Mexico, "Tablecloth Stainer" from Oaxaca, Egusi Soup from Nigeria, "Sauce that Dances" from Algeria, Hot and Sour Shrimp Soup from Thailand, "Ants Climbing a Tree" from China, and about 300 more deliciously fiery foods. Each recipe has a heat index, so you know what's going to be subtly spicy and what's truly incendiary. If you are looking for that next "hot" thing, this is where you'll find it.
Customer Reviews:
Piquant Passion.......2006-07-30
Simply put this book is our house Bible. We're Anglos with a hunger for hot & spicy food. We have our local library to thank for showing us this tremendous guide. Originally borrowed, it soon became apparent that we must own the book to truly benefit from it. It's both a pleasure to read about the history and science behind these spicy foods and to learn how to prepare them.
Once you get the ingredients from your supermarket's ethnic section, local ethnic markets, or online most dishes can be made in about 1/2 - 1 hour. Some are even easier than that and all pack a colossal flavor.
One of the books best features is the 1 - 5 spice rating scale, cleverly noted above each recipe. Don't be afraid to try a recipe rated 5. This is usually given because it calls for some ridiculous amount of peppers, which can be halved or quartered. If you find you like the dish and can handle more spice, you can up the (pic-)ante the next time you make it.
There are a few recipes that I find daunting (i.e. Dora Wat). I want to make them but am turned off by the fact that I have to make specialty spice combinations (i.e. niter kebbeh or berbere) in advance. While the author gives suggestions for substitutions I'd prefer the real thing or nothing at all. One of these days, I'll get around to doing the pre-work and have a reserve of the stuff on hand.
Note: Fans of Sichuan must have this book. It makes Sichuan cooking easy and the creative cook can make it healthy by minimizing the amount of oil used.
WARNING!
If you are new to cooking with chilies, take extra CARE. I always wear gloves when handling chilies. Perhaps a real chef with chew me out for this but there's nothing worse than discovering you have pepper juice on your finger and rub your eye.
Finally, I just can't say enough great things about this book. It's a jewel for cooks the world over!
My 'book of the month'.......period!.......2005-12-16
It might even be my book of the year. This is the book for spice lovers and 'chile-heads' who want a truly GLOBAL appreciation of their passion. The recipes I've tried are superb and easy to follow. More importantly, the anecdotes, sidebars, historical notes, and especially the internet listings are indispensible to fully appreciating the beauty of spiced cuisine. I never dreamed I would be making my own HARISA (it's fairly easy) and applying it to homemade Algerian dishes.
Thankyou Clifford! BTW this is my first book review hence the handle :)
Great Read and Hot Recipes. Buy It!.......2005-10-19
`Some Like It Hot' by noted culinary writer, Clifford A. Wright is a real gem. I was surprised to find such a book written by Wright, who is one of the leading scholarly experts on food of the Mediterranean, and, as he so elegantly illustrates himself, the Mediterranean is hot a hotbed of spicy foods.
Therefore, Wright's primary focus is on the various world spicy cuisines. He identifies the following centers of spicy food culture:
Western South America, primarily Peru and Bolivia.
Mexico and Southwestern U.S.
Cajun Cuisine
Jamaica
Western coast of Africa, primarily Senegal, Guinea, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ghana, and Nigeria
North Africa (the Madgreb) of Algeria and Tunesia
Eastern Africa, especially Ethopia
Yemen
India and Pakistan
Thailand
Sichuan and Hunan provinces in China
Korea
These cuisines are discussed in detail in sidebars scattered throughout the recipe chapters.
The very odd thing about this list is how widely separate these regions are, especially since the single plant genus, the chile, grows so easily in all sorts of tropical, subtropical, and temperate climates. I am quite happy to see Wright confirm a hunch I had about capsicum genus (composed of five different species from the very mild bell pepper to the thermonuclear Habanero) that it's arrival in Europe and Asia simply blew away all piquant competion by its being so much stronger and so cheap to grow.
The most important `academic' study Wright covers is why some groups of people like hot food. He reviews and dismisses fourteen different common and not so common hypotheses, reaching the one that simply says people like the way they taste. What Wright does not do is explain why these particular regions embraced hot food and so many other regions did not. Why, for example, is Spanish cuisine so in love with the sweet bell pepper (capsicum annuum) which came from Mexico (note all those red pimentos, which are pickled sweet peppers) yet they do not embrace the chiles with high heat. It is easy to understand South America, Mexico, and Jamaica, as genus capsicum is native to these lands. It is also easy to understand India and Pakistan and Sichuan and Hunan, as both cuisines have a history of creating spicy dishes based on the pre-chile spices of black pepper, cloves, cinnamon, ginger, galangal, and tamarind. But what about the west coast of Africa, Ethopia, and Yemen? Wright never gets around to answering this question, but we quickly loose interest in the academic questions when the Professor gets down to the recipes.
While Wright claims to not be a chile head, he cannot escape the fact that the capsicum chile is by far the strongest source of culinary heat. Therefore, virtually all recipes include one or more varieties of chile in the ingredients.
The recipes are all organized by type of dish, with chapters on:
Startling Starters
Sexy Salads
Searing Soups
Electrifying Eggs
Hot Chicks, Wicked Ducks, and One Killer Rabbit (with apologies to Monty Python)
Blazing Beef and Indendiary Lamb
Piquant Pork
Sassy Seafoof
Volatile Vegetables
Pizzazz Pasta, Napalm Noodles, and Fiery Rice
Hot Accompaniments
Cool Accompaniments
Basic Sauces, Pastes, and Seasonings
Within each chapter, recipes are organized by location, following the same geographical order laid out above, always beginning with the New World source of chiles. And, not all cuisines are represented in all chapters.
In these recipes, Wright has done some adaptation to American kitchens and markets, but not much. That means that like just about any good survey of a regional cuisine (other than one native to North America), you will have to do a little culinary spelunking to locate some of the more important ingredients. And, since the books covers many cuisines from around the world, this means you will be stocking up on a LOT of esoteric ingredients to do these recipes. This is not only various kinds of chile, but also special sausages, fats, pastes, and sauces. Wright suggests some substitutions, but also confesses that most substitutions simply cannot give you the flavor of the original. It also means you will be doing a lot of cooking with animal fats such as lard and duck fat.In addition to being very close to authentic, all recipes are described with exceptional care.
To handle this problem, Wright provides two very important tools. The first is his last chapter of recipes for `Basic Sauces, Pastes, and Seasonings'. The second is one of the longest listings of Internet sources I have yet seen, including the great section in Paula Wolfert's exceptional book on the cooking or southwestern France.
Like Wolfert's book, this book is worth it even if you do nothing more than read it and pick out just those few recipes for which you can find ingredients easily. But, if you love your heat, you will really want to explore some of the more esoteric dishes, simply to get the different flavors from the many different varieties of chiles and the sauces and pastes into which they are made.
If you like hot food, this book is a must. If you are simply a foodie, this book is a must read, as Wright rarely missteps in his analysis of culinary matters.
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