“Known for telling the story of Houston’s diverse communities through his inventive cooking, Cook Like a Local teaches readers how to work with flavors and foods from different cultures with ‘respect and creativity.’”—Food & Wine, “18 Essential New Cookbooks for Fall”
“With dishes like braised goat with Korean rice dumplings and fried vegetables with caramelized fish sauce, Cook Like a Local underscores how food can cross cultures and bring communities together.”—Forbes, “15 New Cookbooks for Fall 2019”
“[Shepherd’s] enthusiasm for the flavors and culture immigrants have brought to America is unmatched.”—Chandra Ram, editor-in-chief of Plate
“Cook Like A Local inspires curious eaters to learn more about the food in their own back yards.”—Eater Houston
“A deep dive into the mind of Houston’s culinary anthropologist, a chef who’s made his name by giving greater exposure to flavors found across the diverse city.”–Houstonia Magazine
“Shepherd uses the ingredients that make Houston—America’s most diverse city—such an amazing food scene. . . . You see how the cultures of Houston intersect around the use of common ingredients creating combinations that wouldn’t have happened anywhere but there.”—Robb Report, “The 9 Best New Cookbooks of the Fall”
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