No Experience Necessary is Chef Norman Van Aken’s delicious joyride of a memoir. the book spans twenty-plus years and nearly as many jobs—including the fateful job advertised in the local paper for a
“The big dog of Florida cooking.”—Anthony Bourdain “An excellent collection of recipes that showcase the abundance of seafood and fresh produce of Florida
Long considered a culinary renegade and a pioneering chef, Norman Van Aken is an American original who chopped and charred his way to cooking stardom with no formal training. This book is his joyride
In New World Kitchen, Norman Van Aken explores the rich influence of Latin American cuisine on the American palate. From the African-influenced Creole cuisines of Cuba, Puerto Rico, and Jamaica to Sou
What do we turn to for both everyday sustenance and seasonal celebration? Food. Often, though, we’re like the hungry ghosts of Taoist lore, eating mindlessly, wandering aimlessly, and wanting more — m
