Cookbook explores flavors of the Caribbean; How to make the most of your next vacation

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Heard On The Larry Meiller Show
A street on the Caribbean island of Trinidad features a church and other colonail architecture. A woman is walking down the street.
A street in Trinidad. Enrico Strocchi (CC BY-SA 2.0)

First, we talk about a cookbook called “Belly Full: Exploring Caribbean Cuisine Through 11 Fundamental Ingredients and Over 100 Recipes” with author Lesley Enston. Then, Glenn Schmidt tells us how to improve your next vacation. We hear about his book “Travel Lessons: Your Personal Guide to Better Travel.”

Featured in this Episode

  • 'Belly Full' is an introduction to the wonderful flavors of the Caribbean

    Author Lesley Enston uses delicious Caribbean dishes to take you on a tour of island life, culture and history in her cookbook “Belly Full.” We talk with her about a few key ingredients to Caribbean cuisine, including cassava, coconut and Scotch bonnet peppers. You’ll learn how to use them in your kitchen.

  • 'Travel Lessons: Your Personal Guide to Better Travel'

    Want to be a more confident, discerning and independent traveler? Local author and seasoned traveler Glenn Schmidt shares his adventures and advice on making the most of your time away from home.

    Find “Travel Lessons” for sale here.

Episode Credits

  • Jill Nadeau Host & Executive Producer
  • Lesley Enston Guest
  • Glenn Schmidt Guest
  • Clara Neupert Producer
  • Jeff Robbins Technical Director

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