by Sophie Ward
First published 2016
Sophie Ward's professional kitchen runs on an impossible mission: crafting gourmet cuisine that sidesteps every major allergen. When a mysterious food critic threatens to expose her experimental restaurant as a fraud, Ward must prove her radical recipes aren't just safe—they're extraordinary. Her culinary techniques challenge everything professional chefs believe about ingredient substitution, transforming dietary restrictions into gastronomic opportunities. Each dish becomes a complex puzzle of chemistry and creativity, with potential failure lurking in every sauce and soufflé. Ward knows one misstep could destroy her reputation and shut down her groundbreaking restaurant. Her passion for inclusive cooking will be tested against the ruthless standards of haute cuisine.
Genres: cooking, 21st-century, food-and-drink, gastronomy, food-writing, culinary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, passion, underdog
154 pages · Paperback · CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform