Climbing the Mango Trees

“Wistful, funny and tremendously satisfying…. Jaffrey’s taste memories sparkle with enthusiasm, and her talent for conveying them makes the book relentlessly appetizing.“ —The New York Times Book Review “Do not attempt to read [this] mouth-wateringly evocative memoir on an empty stomach…. A delicious tribute to a deeply rooted, multicultural upbringing.“ —Newsday“A sharp observer with a pleasing eye for sensual detail, Jaffrey weaves a richly textured story in which she effortlessly mingles quotidian drams with historic events.“ —People Magazine“Her story reads like a novel and evokes images worthy of a Merchant-Ivory production. You can practically taste sun warmed mangoes plucked from the tree, the barley-sugar candy that holds a hallowed place in the author’s memory.“ —The Seattle Times

MADHUR JAFFREY is the author of numerous cookbooks—seven of which have won James Beard Awards—and was named to the Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America by the James Beard Foundation. She is the recipient of an honorary CBE from Queen Elizabeth II for her services to drama and promoting the appreciation of Indian food and culture. She is also an award-winning actress, having won the Silver Bear for Best Actress at the Berlin Film Festival, with numerous major motion pictures to her credit. She lives in New York City.