Nirmala Narine

Nirmalas Edible Diary - Join The Indiana Jones of Spices - Nirmala Narine, as she eats her way from Rio to Buenos Aires, capturing the tastes and smells of South America in recipes and photos. Millions of tourists visit this part of the globe every year, drawn by ancient ruins, vibrant cities, breathtaking natural beauty, and diverse foods and cultures. Nirmalas Edible Diary is a passport to the street markets and home kitchens of South America, with over 70 recipes for tantalizing stews, crunchy empanadas, and fruity desserts, and 100 vivid photographs of the foods, people, and landscapes that make this continent a stunning travel destination.


Nirmala Narine is the founder and owner of Nirmalas Kitchen, a gourmet food company specializing in spices, exotic rice blends and Global Meal kits. Her products have been featured in O, The Oprah Magazine, Food & Wine, and The New York Times, among other publications.

Diana Delucia is a New York-based photographer.