A Taste of Madagascar: Culinary Riches of the Red Island

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Discover Madagascars hidden food treasures from vanilla to caviar to unique spicesa food explorers guide across the Red Island.

Whats hiding in Madagascars lush forests, vibrant coasts, and fertile soil that beckons culinary explorers worldwide

A Taste of Madagascar: Culinary Riches of the Red Island takes you on a rare sensory journey of the islands flavors. From the world-renowned vanilla beans to the endemic voatsiperifery wild pepper, and more. Award-winning author and food podcaster Emmanuel Laroche unveils the islands extraordinary food treasures. Discover the inspiring stories behind both legendary and little-known ingredients alongside the Malagasy farmers, artisans, and chefs who cultivate and transform them.

With Emmanuel as your guide, youll uncover:
- The vibrant flavors and stories behind Madagascars famed vanilla, cocoa, wild honey, pink peppercorn, and caviar.
- Recipes reimagined by Malagasy chefs and global culinary leaders.
- Inspiring interviews with local farmers and companies committed to sustainable practices.

Perfect for chefs, food writers, home cooks, and conscious travelers, A Taste of Madagascar invites you to explore a rich culinary scene thats waiting to be savored, shared, and preserved.

Author Bio

Emmanuel Laroche is a French-born culinary explorer, food writer, and photographer with a unique perspective on the industry and deep understanding of flavor trends and ingredients. He is vice president of marketing with Symrise North America and a global manufacturer of flavors and natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. In 2015, he developed an exclusive partnership with StarChefs, a trusted resource for the food and beverage industry, and began moderating panel discussions with successful culinary professionals. He launched the popular podcast Flavors Unknown in 2018 which features conversations with acclaimed, award-winning cooks, chefs, and mixologists. Emmanuel published his first book, Conversations Behind The Kitchen Door: 50 American Chefs Chart Todays Food Culture with more than 3,500 copies sold in 2023. He currently lives in New Jersey and continues to travel, conduct tastings, lectures, and presentations on food and consumer trends.