Me'a Kai: the Food and Flavours of the South Pacific by Robert Oliver is a lush 2010 hardcover cookbook that celebrates the vibrant cuisine of Tonga, Samoa and neighbouring islands. Nearly 500 illustrated pages show how to weave local staples—taro, coconut, fresh seafood—into easy, flavour-forward dishes.
Award-winning chef Robert Oliver travelled village to village collecting authentic recipes and modern twists, then plated them for the home kitchen. Step-by-step photos and pantry guides make South Pacific cooking approachable for young adults and seasoned food lovers alike.
This hefty Random House New Zealand edition remains tight and unmarked; pages are crisp, free of notes or dog-ears. The jacket carries light shelf scuffs, but the book arrives from a smoke-free home ready to inspire your next island feast.