Part deep-South, part subtropical, part Latin, part everywhere that its immigrants have come from, Florida is unique in its variety. And Florida's kitchens reflect this delicious diversity.

In this collection you will find easy-to-follow recipes that range from the comforting to the fantastical. You will become acquainted with the exotic fruits and vegetables found in the Sunshine State, get tips on the proper ways to handle and prepare seafood, and find new ways to liven up familiar vegetables and meats.
-- Try papaya as a vegetable, baked while still green
-- Serve a juicy pineapple dessert, baked with rum and flaming
-- Treat yourself to a luscious conch chowder or curried lobster
-- Cook chicken strips inside a fresh coconut for a taste you never imagined

Whether you're a Florida visitor, newcomer, or resident, let gourmet cook George S. Fichter tempt your palate, and join The Sunshine State Cookbook's celebration of Florida's plenty.

This compact guide to both salt- and fresh-weather fishing will help you to:

· Identify the principal sport fishes of North America

· Select baits and tackle

· Hook and land a fish

A basic guide for the novice and a handy reference for the experienced fisher, it includes useful information and helpful tips on when, where, and how to fish most successfully.

Using clear text and detailed illustrations, Golden Guides from St. Martin's Press present accurate information in a handy format for the beginner to the expert. These guides focus on what your students are really going to see. They are easy to use: detailed, full-color illustrations, text, and maps are all in one place. They are easy to understand: accurate, accessible information is simplified without being misrepresented. They are authoritative, containing up-to-date information written experts and checked by specialists. And they are portable: handy and lightweight, designed to fit in a pocket and be carried anywhere.