Book description
This book analyses the influences and origins of the foods associated in colonial Ceylon and records old recipes of the culinary specialties from an old Manuscript dated 1770. It reminiscences their History and Lifestyle, their festivals, and celebrations in the past times and introduces the reader to Granny Brohier andā¦
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I loved this book because Brohierās descriptions of the foods and festivals of her peopleāthe Dutch Burghers (descendants of the Dutch who ruled Sri Lanka for about 150 years from 1656 to 1796) brought back memories of my own childhood in Sri Lanka.
She describes in detail how the various flavours and recipes were brought to Sri lanka by the many traders, travellers, and colonial trespassers who made their way hereāresulting in a delicious melting pot of foods.
I remembered the dishes made by our Burgher neighbours and friends, and I was pleased to find recipes for many of theā¦
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