Flavors of California: Cooking with Tommy Bahama is the third book Rick Rodgers has written for the island lifestyle brand. Two earlier titles, Flavors of Aloha and Flavors of the Southern Coast: Cooking with Tommy Bahama proudly reside on my bookshelf. These books are my to-go for tasty island fare whether it be Hawaii, the Southern Coast or California cuisine - Rick and Tommy have us covered.


No one describes the Tommy Bahama lifestyle better than the brand itself:


California's culinary influence comes from a sheer abundance of local fruits and vegetables which is reflected in the hundreds of recipes in Flavors of California. The photography, narrative and tips to create new soon-to-be favorites and signature dishes alike, will immerse you in the west coast vibe. For those of us buried in snow, a little island getaway through a tasty dish from one of Rick's books or time spent huddled by the fireplace turning pages and dreaming, is just what we need.

Recipes range from appetizers to cocktails with a chapter on the basics including Tommy Bahama restaurant specialities, such as Tamarind vinaigrette, Lemon-garlic oil and their Spice rub. Other restaurant dishes are sprinkled throughout the title as well: Triple-chocolate cake, Bronzed swordfish with rainbow carrots and farro, and Filets Mignons with wild mushrooms and red wine demi-glace along with many new dishes inspired by California cuisine. 

Each of the Tommy Bahama cookbooks written by Rick Rodgers are keepers with tried and tested recipes. Flavors of California may be my new favorite in the trio of books. Our Buy Book button takes you to the Tommy Bahama website for purchase. 

Rick will be signing cookbooks at the Tommy Bahama location in New York City (551 Fifth Avenue) on March 28th from 4 to 6 pm. 

The publisher is offering one copy of this book to EYB Members worldwide. One of the entry options is to answer the following question in the comments section of this blog post.

Which recipe in the index would you try first?

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"Discover the world" image from the Tommy Bahama website.