very personal journey, full of essays and headnotes that share stories and take you behind the scenes of Matty's life. From growing up in Fort Erie, exploring the wonders of Prince Edward Island, struggling and learning as a young chef in Toronto, and, eventually, his rise to popularity as one of the world’s most recognizable food personalities.
A cookbook is more than recipes, it’s a full-on culinary memoir, packed with family traditions, restaurant hits, and a glimpse to where the madness all started from.
“I wanted to tell that story of my life through a culinary lens, and I think I did a pretty bang-up job. It’s so f*cking scary to write and put something out there, like I did in that book.” - Matty