Morgan Freeman and Friends: Caribbean Cooking for a Cause
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In September 2004, Hurricane Ivan ravaged the small Caribbean island of Grenada, destroying homes and changing lives forever. Longtime island-lover Morgan Freeman established the Grenada Relief Fund in 2005. Now comes this beautiful cookbook, bringing together a bevy of celebrities to benefit this island in need. This star-studded cookbook features: • more than 15 celebrities―including Michael Douglas, Kenny Chesney, Katie Couric, Tom Hanks, Hilary Swank, and Alicia Keys―appearing in gorgeous full-color photographs, sharing their favorite Caribbean recipes, and telling heartwarming stories of what the islands mean to them • dozens of delicious recipes, such as Grilled Swordfish Steak with Lemon Caperberry Butter from Morgan Freeman, and Kenny Chesney's favorite Key Lime Pie with photographs of Mr. Chesney baking it himself in the kitchen of his home on St. John • renowned chefs from Caribbean hideaways of the stars and top-rated resorts, revealing some of their most coveted Caribbean recipes
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About this book
In September 2004, Hurricane Ivan struck the small Caribbean island of Grenada, destroying homes and altering the landscape of daily life. Actor Morgan Freeman, who had spent time on the island over the years, responded by establishing the Grenada Relief Fund in 2005. This cookbook grew out of that effort, with proceeds directed toward rebuilding on the island. It pairs Caribbean recipes with personal stories from contributors who share a connection to the region.
The book gathers contributions from more than fifteen well-known figures, among them Michael Douglas, Kenny Chesney, Katie Couric, Tom Hanks, Hilary Swank, and Alicia Keys. Each shares a favorite Caribbean recipe alongside reflections on what island life means to them. Freeman himself contributes a grilled swordfish steak with lemon caperberry butter. Chesney offers a key lime pie, photographed while he prepares it at his home on St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Chefs from Caribbean resorts and private retreats also contribute recipes from their own kitchens.
The collection is presented with full-color photography throughout. Alongside the celebrity entries, the professional chefs featured in the book represent restaurants and resort kitchens across the Caribbean, offering dishes that reflect local ingredients and cooking traditions specific to the islands.
