Jose Garces - The Latin Road Home: Savoring the Foods of Ecuador, Spain, Cuba, Mexico, and Peru

photography by Jason Varney

Lake Isle Press

New York

Recipes copyright 2012 by Jose Garces

Photography copyright 2012 by Jason Varney with the exception of page 100.

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ISBN-13: 978-1-891105-49-4

ISBN-10: 1-891105-49-3

Book and cover design: Ellen Swandiak

Editors: Stephanie White, Jennifer Sit

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First edition

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Cover photo: Hacienda Zuleta, Ecuador

www.haciendazuleta.com

Also by Jose Garces:

Latin Evolution (Lake Isle Press, 2008)

To my son, Andres.

This book will show you where you come from, and I hope it inspires you to travel everywhere you canto love, to live, and to cook!

Miriam BackesThanks for capturing the crucial moments that have been near and dear to me and for bringing them back to life in the present. Frequently, we stumbled upon food memories that were largely gone, and you somehow managed to coax them out of my mind and bring them back, vividly. Many thanks for your patience with my hectic schedule. Your wealth of experience in the cookbook process added much needed efficiency to this entire project.

Andrew SabinIt was a pleasure to work with you on this book. You were absolutely instrumental in bringing it all together. I still remember the day a few years back when we sat in the private dining room at Amada to take the very first steps. Then, and throughout, you were a terrific sounding board to think through the whole concept for the book, as well as to begin to pluck out some of the traditional recipes and menus. Thanks for your diligence through the testing process and the photo shoot. Your cooking experience and knowledge have truly been assets, and the dedication you showed to this project was tremendous.

Andrew Sabin, Brooke Everett, Jessica Mogardo, and Keith Raimondi

Brooke EverettMy Iron Assistant, you are the binding agent that holds the many disparate pieces of my life together and keeps them moving forward at a pace that astounds even me. Thank you, as ever, for your patience, your loyalty, your tremendous enthusiasm for what we do, and for always bringing your knowledge and talent to play when I need it most, especially in the creation of this book.

Jessica MogardoThank you for lending your expertise in pastry and confections, and for being such an invaluable contributor to the photo shoot. Pastry is not my normal cup of tea, and your creations consistentlyand deliciouslycomplement my vision.

Keith RaimondiThe tastings for your cocktail recipes were always my favorite tastings! You are truly a master of spirits. Thank you for rounding out the party menus with the perfect amount of party.

Jason VarneyWorking with you during the photo shoot was a blast, despite spending several days in the back dining room of JG Domestic during construction! Ive grown to appreciate and to love the shots, thanks to your vision and your eye for using natural light in photography. My family and I loved spending time with you in Ecuador as well. Traveling together and getting to know you was one of the best parts of making this book. Youve really captured the essence of who I am, along with what this food means to me.

Clare PelinoThis book would not have happened without your support. Thanks for being so many critical things in my life: friend, advisor, publicist, literary agent, and now TV agent. Its been a great ride for the past ten years. Looking forward to the next ten, and beyond!

Hiroko Kiiffner Your faith in this project was, in many ways, what got the job done. Youve been one of my most powerful supporters from the very beginning, and your belief in me and in what I do is the pulse that drove this book forward to completion. I am grateful for your confidence, your capability, and your guidance.

Ellen SwandiakYou are a talented designer who really captured the spirit of the book and of each country on every page. Thank you. Stephanie White & Jennifer SitYou are an exceptional team, and your input, your effort, and your vision made this book a reality and made my thoughts, stories, and recipes jump off the page. Thanks for bringing your patience and your talents to this book.

To my family: Mamita Amada; my mom, Maggie; Beatriz; Olivia and AndresId like to thank you all for your support and your love. Without it, many of my accomplishments, in my career and in my life, would never have come to be. Youve all been my motivation all along, and every day, you inspire me to dig deeper and reach higher.

Garces GroupWhat a ride its been! I couldnt have done any of this without the great team that surrounds me. Id like to thank Melissa Scully, Terry Poyser, Julio Sanchez, Jon Friedman, Michael Fiorello, and all of the chefs and managers who keep the train rolling while I spend time on big projects like this one. Thank you for being consummate, exemplary professionals and for consistently excelling in the culinary and hospitality fields. Knowing I can depend on you pushes me to do more, and to do it better.

Jos AndrsThank you for your words, both in the foreword to this book and in our many interactions over the years. Your work has long been an inspiration to me, and I will continue to look to you for years to come as a true pioneer of our art.

MorimotoYour brilliance on Iron Chef America never fails to astonish me. Your great understanding of flavor and technique has informed my cooking throughout the years, and I look forward to many more inspiring moments, on set and off.

Douglas Rodriguez, my good friend and mentorYou certainly have many cameos in this story! You played a key role in my development as a chef, as well as an adventurer. Thank you for your guidance and for your enthusiasm, as well as your generosity in sharing your gifts with me, then and now.

Hacienda ZuletaId like to thank the Plaza family for opening up their farm to me and my family during our stay in Ecuador. It was truly an unforgettable experience!