Van d’Allamitri is destined to become the world’s most famous chef— if only he can survive his childhood first! Son of a Shan-li restaurateur and a merchant from the great city of Varo, young Van is torn between honoring the culinary traditions of his overbearing mother and following in the footsteps of his cosmopolitan but ne’er-do-well father. As he finds his way, Van will face many dangers and cook many meals, all the while unraveling a mystery that pits his sleepy home village against the might of a powerful empire.

Confessions of a Gourmand is a 107,000-word novel about family, fantasy, and food set in a deliciously imagined world where dragons are not only real, but on the menu as well.

Note: Confessions of a Gourmand contains some harsh language.