A glimpse into a man's life, told through 160 recipes A man's journey through life, family, and friendship, told through 160 easy-to-make recipes collected from every corner of the globe-from the street markets of Southeast Asia to the home kitchens of the Mediterranean. Using easily available local ingredients, get ready to bring exciting new flavors to your table and inspire your own adventures in cooking. Make your kitchen, your visa-free travel. A culinary memoir of friendship, discovery, and the stories we share at the table. Follow a heartfelt, anecdotal journey across the globe where every meal tells a story, from the aromatic South-East Asian dishes to vibrant curries of South Asia and the bold spice mixes of the West Asia to the comforting sauces of Europe and the fresh, zesty flavors of Africa and the Caribbean to the exotic meals of South and Central America. Inside, find 160 easy-to-follow recipes from 50 countries, complete with foundational guides to sauces and spice mixes that demystify international cooking for the home chef. This is your passport to a world of flavor, guided by a voice that feels like a well-traveled friend.A Culinary Memoir: Experience a unique, autobiographical story where food, family, and friendship are beautifully intertwined.A Truly Global Tour: 160 recipes from 50 countries, covering every major culinary region: East Asia, Southeast Asia, all 5 distinct cuisines of India and South Asia, Central Asia, the Middle East, the Mediterranean, Africa, Europe, the Caribbean, and South and Central America.Easy & Accessible: Every recipe is designed to be straightforward and easy to make with several alternatives suggested for tricky ingredients, empowering you to cook with confidence.From Scratch Made Simple: Learn the secrets of foundational sauces and signature spice mixes that form the heart of these world cuisines.A Casual, Engaging Read: Written in a warm, conversational, and anecdotal style that makes you feel like you're cooking with a close friend.