It's been a while since I've shared anything on the blog...So sorry, but too much has been happening..including a month-long trip to the mainland to celebrate my 80th birthday!
But I do want to share about my (slowly) growing collection of cookbooks...I now have 3 under my name...and besides a lot of work, it is also fun and exciting...! There are (hopefully) a few more cookbooks in the near future!
Here is a little bit of info about my 3 cookbooks
Tropical Taste – $10
Self-published in 2001 - second printing 2004
A collection of 3 years’ worth of monthly articles published in the Hamakua Times newspaper (Honoka’a) – Selected as a Best of the Best of Hawaii Cookbook by Quail Ridge Press - no photos, but a lot of interesting information and great recipes.
The recipe for the above 'guava shells in syrup can be found on page 11 of Tropical Taste
From Soup to Nuts - $23
Published by The Larry Czerwonka Co – Hilo, in 2015
As the title implies, it contains recipes for a complete menu, start to finish, including how to easily make your own stocks and broths, plus many hints and tips to make your time in the kitchen more enjoyable. Also, a wonderful guide on how to take the best advantage of your freezer. Full of beautiful full color photos!
https://www.facebook.com/From-Soup-to-Nuts-898254610257322/
The recipe for the above 'traditional gazpacho' can be found on page 18 of From Soup to Nuts
Sonia Tastes Hawai'i - $24.95
Published by A Wealth of Wisdom LLC – Keauhou, Kona - just released May 2017
Collection of 5 years’ worth of articles and recipes inspired by the farmer’s markets and CSA farmers around Hawai’i Island. First published in Ke Ola Magazine and Ke Ola Weddings & Special Events Magazine. - Photos that appeared with the articles are included.
https://www.facebook.com/soniatasteshawaii/
The recipe for 'warabi and shrimp salad' above can be found on pages 18 and 19 of Sonia Tastes Hawaii
Shipping information:
USPS rates - anywhere on Big Island:
1 - Manila Envelope/not padded - $3.93 plus cost of book
Can fit only 1 book
Insurance extra
Tracking available
USPS rates - anywhere in the USA
2- Ready Post Envelope cost $1.19
Cost of shipping 1 book $3.93
Total shipping cost for 1 $5.12 plus cost of book
Insurance extra
Tracking available
3 - Padded Ready Envelope cost $2.19
Cost of shipping 1 book $3.93
Total shipping cost for 1 $6.12 plus cost of book
Insurance extra
Tracking available
4 - Priority Flat Rate Envelope $6.65
Can hold up to 2 books
Cost of each book x number of books plus $6.65
Automatically insured for $50*
Tracking automatically available
* insures cost of 2 books
if another book is added, extra insurance can be purchased
If interested in purchasing and having it shipped I need to have your address, how many books, and shipping method you prefer.
If local and we can meet in Hilo when mutually convenient, then I can deliver and you can pay me then.
Money Order, Check or PayPal... although PayPal seems to be taking a fee lately.
I can be contacted via e-mail - cubanwahine@hawaii.rr.com
https://www.facebook.com/sonia.r.martinez
