THE JACKFRUIT CHRONICLES Memories and Recipes from a British-Bangladesh Kitchen

Rima Ahmed, a BBC Radio presenter, delivers a warm and resonant performance of this rich collection of stories about food and family. Ahmed's regional English accent adds curiosity and vitality to Shahnaz Ahsan's memoir, which spans her diverse family history and travels across Asia, Europe, and Africa. Ahmed infuses a balance of quiet awe and trepidation into the author's adventures, such as the possibility of moving from England to Ethiopia. She gives a matter-of-fact quality to the passages recounting Britain's colonial past. They're free of overt judgment and focused more on understanding the history in order to explain cultural influences. Ahmed's enticing narration weaves recipes seamlessly into the narrative, creating a delectable experience that immerses listeners in mouthwatering descriptions of exotic dishes from multiple cultures. M.F. © AudioFile 2025, Portland, Maine [Published: AUGUST 2025]