Fragrant Rice

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In the aftermath of the tragedy that struck Bali on 12 October 2002 comes an inspiring memoir which shows that Bali is still very much an island of warmth and hope. When Janet De Neefe stepped off the plane in Bali in 1984, she felt an immediate connection to the island paradise. Curious though she was about Baliculture, its warm people and its mouth-watering cuisine, she didnexpect to fall in love with a Balinese man and make a new life there. Now, almost twenty years later, Janet and her husband, Ketut, have four children and run two of the most successful restaurants in Bali. Casa Luna is famous not only for being the first restaurant to fuse Balinese and Western food, but because of Janetcooking school, which attracts visitors from all around the world. Janetexperiences in the magical world of Bali give her a unique perspective. In this delightful lifestyle book with a difference, Janet shares many entertaining stories as well as delicious recipes handed down through generations of her husbandfamily, as she learns to adapt to another culture and way of life. With additional information about the book and the author in Fragrant Rice's new PS section, this title pays tribute to Balithriving spirit and unconquerable strength, as the island continues on the path toward healing.

Author Bio

Janet De Neefe is the author of Fragrant Rice, a memoir of her life in Bali. She and her husband, Ketut, run the Honeymoon Bakery and Guesthouse in Bali, where they live with their four children.