“The recipes in this book are timeless and a delicious reference to food history in America.
“Norman Van Aken is a visionary, a grand essayist and, after reading this book, the person you will most want to share a toast to a tangerine-mango- colored Florida sunset.”
“A window into Florida’s foodways through time, from the heart to the palate.”
“Norman elevates flavors that are the core of Florida’s cuisine. He is truly gifted in the way he makes them shine.”
“Touches on the influences—from as far as the Middle East to as close as Cuba—that have helped mold and shape the dishes and ingredients of Florida’s cuisine. Delicious and compelling, it has become a regular ‘go-to’ cookbook in my kitchen.”
“Norman Van Aken’s bright cuisine continues to shine and inspire home cooks.”
“Norman’s new cookbook is about all of us becoming better cooks at home, with all the stories, details, methods, and know-how to make exciting and delicious recipes.”
“A lively and wonderfully usable book.”
“Inspires readers to roll up their sleeves, don their aprons, and get cooking.”