In Treacherous Shoal, José Albañez is caught between two worlds, neither of them his own. He serves the Demarests, a merchant family in Charles Town. He lives and socializes with the family’s slaves. The great contrast between these two spheres is reflected in their recipes. The Demarest family’s menu is rooted in traditional English cooking; the meals in the quarters are seasoned with memories of Africa.

Sweets

Shrewsbury Cakes