Shannon Smith, a private chef from Tulsa, has been cooking for over 20 years and has visited 53 countries during her travels. Inspired by her experiences, she wrote a cookbook that includes stories alongside recipes. It took her six years to complete the book, which features pictures, recipes, and stories from her travels.
Each chapter in the cookbook focuses on a different place where Smith has cooked, with only one chapter dedicated to the United States specifically New Mexico. The book showcases the diversity of global cuisine that Smith has experienced through 10-11 recipes in each of its 12 chapters.
Smith self-published the book and it is exclusively available for purchase on her website, chefshannon.com. By sharing her passion for cooking and cultural exploration through this cookbook, Smith hopes to inspire others to appreciate the rich tapestry of flavors and traditions that exist around the world.