My Key West Kitchen: Recipes and Stories
Author | : | |
Rating | : | 4.68 (891 Votes) |
Asin | : | 1909487775 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 192 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2015-05-04 |
Language | : | English |
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Together they have formed Van Aken Consulting, Inc. Both authors split their time between Miami and Key West.. Norman Van Aken has been described as “the culinary Titan of Florida” and “the founding father of New World Cuisine,” a celebration of Latin, Caribbean, Asian, African, and Amer
Award-winning chef Norman Van Aken has been cooking in Florida for 40 years. Interspersed throughout each chapter as well, Norman revisits eight menus from his past and chooses three of his favorite recipes from each, including the Sunshine Lime Pie from his very first cooking job at The Midget in 1973 to the Wild Mushrooms on Brioche with Sherry Cream and Serrano Ham that he created at the infamous Café at Louie's Backyard in 1987. Norman and his co-author and son, Justin, also include many examples of what they are coo
The cuisine of Key West is a delicious conflation of cultures that only Norman Van Aken, the king of the island, could adequately teach.” (Mario Batali, chef, author, entrepreneur)"A culinary Valentine to the land of spectacular sunsets, conch fritters, and key lime pie. “Norman is one of the most gifted chefs I know and a dear friend. It's pretty incredible to get to see Key West through the eyes of Norman and his son Justin. The sweet and nostalgic stories behind the recipes make My Key West Kitchen essential reading both in and out of the beach house." (Paula Disbrowe Southern Living)“My Key West Kitchen is a wonderful collection of recipes that perfectly demonstrates how one place can influence, create, and shape an authentic chef.” (Marcus Samuelsson)“The energy and f