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9780545165822

Stir It Up: A Novel A Novel

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  • ISBN13:

    9780545165822

  • ISBN10:

    0545165822

  • Format: Hardcover
  • Copyright: 2011-08-01
  • Publisher: Scholastic Press
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Summary

A Trinidadian-American girl's dream is challenged by her family Thirteen-year-old Anjali's life is rich with the smell of curry from her parents' roti shop and an absolute passion for food. More than anything, Anjali wants to be a chef who competes on a kids' cooking reality TV show. But Anjali must keep her wish a secret from her family, who thinks Anjali's passions are beneath her. Thank goodness for Deema, Anjali's grandmother, whose insight and love can push past even the oldest family beliefs. Woven with recipes that cook up emotions and actual culinary recipes that make food, this novel is as delicious as it is satisfying.

Author Biography

Ramin Ganeshram is a veteran journalist who has written for many prestigious publications such as THE NEW YORK TIMES, NEWSDAY, NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC TRAVELER, and BON APPETIT, among others. She is also the author of SWEET HANDS: ISLAND COOKING FROM TRINIDAD AND TOBAGO. Additionally, Ramin is a food writer and professional chef, and holds a master\u2019s degree in journalism from Columbia University. STIR IT UP! is her first book for children.

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From Stir It Up!: A Novel

Togetherness "Bread"
(Recipe for a Sense of Belonging)
Ingredients
2 cups sharing
1 cup love
2 tablespoons essence of warmth, divided
1 cup comfort, for seasoning
1 cup confidence plus extra for kneading

  • In a large bowl, sift together sharing and love.
  • Add 1 tablespoon of the essence of warmth and mix well. Stir in the comfort until combined.
  • Stir in the confidence slowly, mixing well until the mixture forms a stiff dough.
  • Turn dough onto clean work surface, dusted with a little extra confidence and knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, without any holes. The dough should be firm and unbreakable.
  • Put dough back in the bowl and place in a warm, dry place to rise until double its size.
  • Remove from bowl, knead again gently and bake until golden brown, firm, and delicious.

    • Storage: Togetherness Bread can last indefinitely in the right environment.

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