Tells the tale of ‘Chef Bongo from the Congo’ – his struggle, his work ethic and how he rose to become one of Canada’s most distinguished chefs. He shares his own story, taking the reader on a journey back to his roots in the Congo; along the way, he shares memories of special times cooking with his mother and primary inspiration, Mama Bongo.

 

Chef Bongo reveals his ‘secret recipes’ in this book – those that helped elevate him from Dishwasher to Executive Chef. Each recipe has a story…one that holds a special place in his heart. These are dishes Chef Bongo created with a twist of ‘Bongo love’ for his family and friends. He believes a great cook is never without great friends. And those friends contribute to this book in many ways. For example, Chef Bongo works closely with his close associate and master sommelier, Vignoble Français, who offers wine pairings throughout the book.

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Chef Bongo is also dedicated to fostering positive change within his community. He built, and continues to fund, an orphanage in the Congo and also works with kids in Canada…helping them fight against childhood obesity and showing them the fun of cooking. Through this book, Chef Bongo wants to leave a positive impact on society and hopes to encourage anyone who reads it to do the same. He is the proverbial man-on-a-mission. Savour his story…told with food, wine and family.