"In Provisions, sisters Michelle and Suzanne Rousseau share 130 recipes that pay homage to the meals and market produce that have been farmed, sold, and prepared by Caribbean people--particularly Caribbean women--for centuries. Caribbean food is often thought of as rustic and unrefined, but these vibrant vegetarian dishes will change the way we think about this diverse, exciting, and nourishing cuisine. The pages are spiced with the sisters' fond...

Contains a range of Caribbean recipes from easy to difficult, an overview of Caribbean food, information about authentic ingredients, and safety tips.

Presents a history of Caribbean cooking and recipes for daily menus.

Traces the author's experiences while sailing around the Caribbean, describing how she and her husband tracked oregano-eating goats, gathered nutmegs on a Grenada estate, and collected regional recipes from new culinary friends.