My Key West Kitchen - Hardcover

Few cookbooks have ever done such an enticing job of putting forth the charms of a town as this tribute to the place where Norman began a culinary career built around the fusion of New World flavors he discovered there. Touring Key West by neighborhood, he and his son show off a delightful diversity of flavor: caramelized plantain soup with smoked ham and sour cream; conch and grits with salsa rosa; seared beef salad with soy-lime-chile dressing and soba noodles. Fun!--2012 Holiday Releases "Kitchen Arts & Letters, 12/11/12 "

My Key West Kitchen is a brilliant tour of one of the most special places in America, the intersection of the South and the Islands. 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"

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. This book gives you a great understanding of the charm, culture and food of Key West that they fell in love with and thankfully share with all of us. Emeril Lagasse"

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"

Simply put, this cookbook makes me want to take a trip to Key West! The Van Akens inspiring dishes give a true sense of place and their passion about their roots shines through in every chapter. John Besh--John Besh, Award-winning chef and author"

"My Key West Kitchen is a brilliant tour of one of the most special places in America, the intersection of the South and the Islands. 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

"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. This book gives you a great understanding of the charm, culture and food of Key West that they fell in love with and thankfully share with all of us." --Emeril Lagasse

"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

"Simply put, this cookbook makes me want to take a trip to Key West! The Van Akens' inspiring dishes give a true sense of place and their passion about their roots shines through in every chapter."--John Besh--John Besh, Award-winning chef and author

"A culinary Valentine to the land of spectacular sunsets, conch fritters, and key lime pie.... 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, November 2012 "

Features recipes that represent the diverse ethnic cuisine of Key West, including options with roots in American Southern, Spanish Caribbean, and Bahamian cuisine, in a work organized by neighborhood.