In Memory Of Karen Nicole Smith, 1972 - 2016

CaribbeanPot.com Wins Gourmand World Cookbook Award With First Cookbook.


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(Hamilton, Ontario Canada) CaribbeanPot.com, headed by Chris De La Rosa, is pleased to announce that their first off-line cookbook, The Vibrant Caribbean Pot: 100 Traditional and Fusion Recipes Vol.2, has won a Gourmand World Cookbook award for 2014 in the category of Best Foreign – International Cuisine Book in English Canada. De La Rosa shares this award with editor Izabela Szydlo.

The Gourmand World Cookbook Awards, founded by, Edouard Cointreau, celebrates global cookbook and wine book publishing from over 144 countries. This award is sometimes referred to as the “Oscars of food awards”.

The Vibrant Caribbean Pot: 100 Traditional and Fusion Recipes Vol.2, will compete against winners in the same category, from other countries, for The Best in the World. The results will be announced on Tuesday June 9, 2015 at the annual awards event in Yantai, China.

TheVibrantCaribbeanPot-Vol2 Gourmand winnerIn this glossy full-colour cookbook, De La Rosa, spans a cross-section of mouthwatering Caribbean cuisine. There are many keys to De La Rosa’s success; stunning photographs, simplified recipes and his charming and conversational tone.

“I am thrilled to represent Caribbean cuisine in a platform that is so prestigious. This is an especially proud moment as it represents a win over thousands of amazing entries,” says Mr. De La Rosa.

CaribbeanPot.com is the international hub of all things Caribbean cuisine online. Although it started humbly as a way to document family recipes (for his daughters), De La Rosa connects with over one million fans monthly through YouTube and voracious fans on Facebook, Instagram and other social media platforms. De La Rosa is currently working on his next cookbook, (part of a series of cookbooks), and on the development of complimentary CaribbeanPot.com products.

For more information on CaribbeanPot.com please contact:

Karen Nicole Smith at [email protected] or by 1.347.379.1969.

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15 Comments

  1. Denise
    July 26, 2018 / 8:24 am

    Very, very belated CONGRATULATIONS. You totally deserve it Chris.

  2. Lois Wharton
    June 18, 2015 / 1:41 pm

    Congratulations my dear, lovely recipes i do enjoy trying them!again congrats

  3. Beverly
    February 11, 2015 / 10:22 am

    Congratulations Chris, I have been trying your recipes with great results. Job well done, you deserve this award. Keep on doing what you love.

  4. Alex Georgescu
    February 6, 2015 / 12:54 am

    Congratulations! A well deserved award.

  5. Urban Henry
    January 31, 2015 / 9:02 am

    Gratz Chris on the Awesome Award on the Cook Book. I got mine back in November or so finally as it took a while after i moved from NC to Pittsburgh PA. So was glad to finally receive my Cookbook and making use of it. Love all the Hot Sauces too.

    Well deserved on all your success! You’ve worked hard for it.

  6. Saskia McPherson
    January 30, 2015 / 11:42 am

    Congratulations Chris! Job well done!

  7. phyllis williams fahey
    January 29, 2015 / 5:24 am

    i am really pleased that you have this award you have changed the way i cook

    the way i look at ingredients and the way i now visulise food and food preparation

    my appreciation of food has changed so much i am not a good cook at all but i am learning

    my family tastes and appreciation of food has also chenged

    this is thanks to you and the wonderful recipes your passion and love for the food you prepare shines through

    thank you so much and well done

    phyllis

  8. January 28, 2015 / 12:06 pm

    I remember the first time I googled Caribbean bread recipes and your video popped up. I immediately tried it, lol turned out good, then it was fruit/black cake and so on. I am always proud of us Caribbean people who contribute positively to the genres of the Caribbean region and being “Trini” hey, its a “win win”. Congratulations you’ve earned it!

  9. Jennifer
    January 28, 2015 / 12:24 am

    Congratulations, Chris! Really happy for you! You present real mouth-watering back-home recipes in a delightful way. Keep up the good work and keeping my fingers crossed for you for the Best in The World award!

  10. Sidi Streetly
    January 27, 2015 / 7:00 pm

    So proud of you Chris! Big hugs for your success. You do have great appeal. Your step by step photos are a huge help! Just had your herring recipe prepared by my son. I am now a lover not a hater of herring! Thanks! Sidi

  11. Julia Rocke
    January 27, 2015 / 6:28 pm

    Congratulations!!! Well deserved!!! Thank you for all of your great work!

  12. King Kashta Moor
    January 27, 2015 / 4:44 pm

    Well deserved Chris, keep up the great work!

  13. Merlyn raymond
    January 27, 2015 / 2:53 pm

    Congratulations to you Chris. You have made us Caribbean people proud. Keep up the good works. Thanks for all your recipes.

  14. Fran Tabone
    January 27, 2015 / 11:52 am

    Congratulations Chris. I love your recipes and the way you introduce them. Keep up the great work. Fran

  15. January 27, 2015 / 9:09 am

    Chris, congratulations! A huge award for a brilliant giant. You inspire me. Keep leading wisely 🙂

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