BJSL Introduces Island Thyme, Tastes and Traditions of Bermuda

The Bermuda Junior Service League is proud to announce the release of their new cookbook Island Thyme, Tastes and Traditions of Bermuda.

Hamilton, Bermuda (PRWEB) November 16, 2004 -- Island Thyme celebrates the unique culinary traditions of Bermuda. Through elegant Island dishes, mouth-watering photographs, secret cooking tips and helpful information on local foods readers will enjoy reading and cooking from this unique cookbook. This impressive 256 page cookbook presents over 200 easy to follow recipes and 150 colour photos of the dishes and of the traditional Bermudian celebrations that brought the dishes to international acclaim.

"Island Thyme is a culinary passport to Bermuda. Filled with recipes and colourful photographs celebrating local seafood, the rich history and culture of this island paradise comes to life."
Julia Dowling Rutland, Food Editor, Coastal Living Magazine

Painstakingly written, edited and produced by a committee of 12 women with the support of the entire BJSL and many businesses and friends, the entire project has taken nearly two years to develop. Countless hours of fundraising, brain storming, sampling the featured dishes, and countless photo shoots have come together to show the pride they feel about their organisation and Bermuda. The BJSL President, Louise Gibbons hopes This cookbook will be a treasured addition to ones kitchen and will provide the BJSL with funds to continue our many community service projects."

Island Thymes Traditional Celebrations" chapter offers its readers classic menus for Bermudian holidays and other Island celebrations. Recipes for the Tastes of Bermuda" chapter are a collection of over two hundred specialties that were submitted by active and life BJSL members. The book also features special contributions from local celebrity chef Joe Gibbons, Bank of Bermudas Executive Chef, Franz Wolmuth and Danika Pereira who was the Executive Chef to His Excellency The Governor. "This exemplary collection of recipes, menus and table settings will tempt any reader to experiment in the kitchen as well as provide a fuller understanding of the rich cultural history which makes Bermuda the unique Island that it is." Lady Vereker, Government House

Rounding out the printed culinary experience is the Night Out in Bermuda" chapter. This sponsored section features nearly a dozen contributions of closely guarded recipes straight from the kitchens of Bermudas premier restaurants including; Fourways, Harbourfront, La Coquille, La Trattoria, Little Venice, LOriental, Lobster Pot, Pink Beach, Port O Call, and Bistro J.

What sets this book apart is the intensely rich and scenic photography, which was captured by the expert eyes of professional, local photographers Antoine Hunt and Ann Spurling. All food photography was shot on location around the island using with edible dishes, which proved to be a learning experience for all. Several other local photographers provided stock photography that has added rich culture to this work of art.

Island Thyme retails for $37.95 and is available through retail stores, restaurants, hotels and other locations Island-wide. Sales of the cookbook will be used to aid current and new community service projects, annual financial donations to local organisations and individuals. Proceeds from Island Thyme will benefit Bermudians for years to come.

For further information on Island Thyme or the Bermuda Junior Service League, please visit: www.bjsl.bm.

# # #