The Pen and the Pan: Food, Fiction and Homegrown Caribbean Feminism(s), by Robyn Cope.

"The Pen and the Pan: Food, Fiction and Homegrown Caribbean Feminism(s)" by Robyn Cope explores the intersection of writing and cooking/eating in the context of Caribbean women writers. Cope analyzes the food-based writings of authors such as Maryse Condé, Gisele Pineau, Edwidge Danticat, Lakshmi Persaud, and Shani Mootoo, arguing that these texts challenge hegemonic and patriarchal discourses. The book also examines the concept of "homegrown feminism" and the importance of women's voices in shaping the Caribbean's past, present, and future. Additionally, Cope addresses wider issues such as colonial power structures, neocolonial food practices, colorism, and the impact of political, ethnic, racial, religious, and intergenerational differences in the Caribbean. The book concludes with a discussion on food security, economic vulnerability, and the need for intra-regional solidarities in the face of environmental challenges. [Extracted from the article]