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"Just put a chef on a yacht on the Riviera and you have a 327-page book-sized vacation... an escapist story that comes with recipes and practically generates its own sea breeze." The New York Times
"Sailing the Mediterranean in summer is the stuff of dreams. And in the company of a chef who plies the bounteous markets and creates food for the gods, this is indeed a heady journey." Frances Mayes
"A picaresque tale filled with sage cooking advice, travel anecdotes, and a vibrant voice chronicling the world from a delicious new perspective... a joy to read for both style and content." Chef Mario Batali
“It was completely absorbing... while being transported to the wonderful lifestyle and coastline of the Mediterranean.” Chef Thomas Keller
"Fast-paced, fascinating, and well-written..." Chef Jacques Pépin
"The life of a chef in an adventurous way." Chef Cat Cora
"A diverting page turner..." David Lebovitz blog
"Engrossing." Bon Appétit magazine
"Once you've salivated over the food described in the book, you'll be rewarded by a nice collection of recipes." Chow.com
"Food and travel porn at its most addictive..." San Francisco Examiner
"He tells his story and manages not only to survive, but to thrive…chastened but wiser— and as a true chef." Pittsburgh Tribune
"A clever summer adventure tale." Kirkus Reviews
"Mouthwatering recipes and insightful cooking tips are icing on this enormously entertaining cake." Ralph Lauren on-line magazine
