Balinese Food

"""Just when you thought you knew a lot about Bali, along comes this in-depth look at the cuisine and how it fits into everyday culture. In Balinese Food the author brings to life Bali's time-honored and authentic village cooking traditions."" --Living in Indonesia, a site for expatriates, Expat.or.id ""Dr Vivienne Kruger has written a book that is as satisfying as the food that she describes."" --Jonathan Copeland, author of Secrets of Bali, Fresh Light on the Morning of the World ""I've known a lot about Bali over my 37 years of going there...but I didn't always know WHY those things were that way culturally, so [Balinese Food] is a fun read!"" --Danielle Surkatty, Member of the Organizing Committee, Living in Indonesia ""In an interview with Phi Beta Kappa member Vivienne Kruger, I was privileged to glimpse inside the fragrant, nuanced world of Balinese cuisine and food culture as brought to life in Kruger's new book Balinese Food: The Traditional Cuisine & Food Culture of Bali."" --The Key Reporter, Phi Beta Kappa's Publication for News and Alumni Relations ""Overall, I thoroughly enjoyed Balinese Food: The Traditional Cuisine & Food Culture of Bali and learning more about the cuisine of this island. I really hope I get the chance to visit someday and try the food firsthand."" --Tara's Multicultural Table ""This is a fascinating read on Balinese culture and I would highly recommend it to anyone interested in or planning on traveling to Bali."" --Sandra's Kitchen Nook ""Vivienne Kruger's long connection to Bali, her love of Balinese food and academic eye for detail has resulted in a book that breaks new ground in its study of Balinese culture, the Island's delicious food, and the accompanying ancient traditional cooking methods."" --Bali Update, BaliDiscovery.com ""We meet the culture through its cuisine and have the opportunity to experience it first hand through an array of delicious recipes."" --American Herb Association"