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Socafro

Afro-Caribbean Cooking from Jollof to Jerk
By Alistair Jeje
Series: Blasta Books series
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The word Socafro is a mash-up of Alistair Jeje’s two favourite types of music: the rhythmic beats of Soca from Trinidad & Tobago and the soulful lines of Afrobeat from Nigeria. This combination reflects Alistair’s own dual heritage and it’s also the name of his business,... Read More
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Each recipe in Socafro, from Afro-Trini macaroni pie to Alistair Jeje's take on jollof rice, tells a story reminiscent of his childhood memories, reflecting his West African and Caribbean dual heritage.

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The word Socafro is a mash-up of Alistair Jeje’s two favourite types of music: the rhythmic beats of Soca from Trinidad & Tobago and the soulful lines of Afrobeat from Nigeria.

This combination reflects Alistair’s own dual heritage and it’s also the name of his business, Socafro Kitchen.

Each recipe in this book, from his Afro-Trini macaroni pie to his take on jollof rice, tells a story reminiscent of Alistair’s childhood memories, bridging the culinary gap between West Africa and the Caribbean.

Series: Blasta Books series

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781739210564

Publisher: Nine Bean Rows Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 24 October 2024

Country: Ireland

Imprint: Blasta Books

Illustration: Colour illustrations throughout

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 12.0mm

Width: 154.0mm

Height: 217.0mm

Weight: 134g

Pages: 72

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Alistair Jeje Cook Books & Recipes Cooking & Food Non-Fiction Series: Blasta Books series

About the Author

Alistair Jeje, affectionately known by many as JD, is the proud proprietor of Socafro Kitchen, a bustling street food venture in Waterford City offering an enticing fusion of Caribbean and Nigerian flavours. This culinary blend pays homage to his roots: his mother hails from Trinidad and his father from Nigeria. The name Socafro comes from JD’s passion for two distinct music genres: the vibrant rhythms of Caribbean soca and the pulsating beats of Afro tunes. JD was born in England but his formative years were spent in Lagos, where his mother and sister introduced him to the world of cooking. JD believes that your true calling is what you can do effortlessly, and for him, cooking is just that. JD’s larger-than-life charisma is undeniably magnetic, and his radiant smile and treasured recipes lift up everyone who meets him and eats his food.

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