<DIV>There's far more to Caribbean cooking than coconuts and mangoes ? Eggplant Choka, Creole Ratatouille, and Split Pea Dahl, for starters. Drawing on generations of family tradition, author Taymer Mason serves up over 125 recipes that capture the local flavors of Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago, Saint Lucia, and more ? with appetizers, entrees, breads, drinks, and ice cream that are <I>anything</I> but bland. Unfamiliar with cassava? Unsure how to cook with those extremely hot peppers? You won't be for long. Drawings, sidebars, and enticing color photos make this the perfect introduction to Caribbean cuisine. Here is unforgettable food that takes you island hopping in your own dining room. <I>Caribbean Vegan</I> is more than just a cookbook ? it's a treasure trove of hearty, spicy, and tropical meals from the Caribbean.</DIV>