QUENTIN ERICKSON is a globe-trotting, life-long foodie and improvisational cook who is bringing his mantra "Variety in food is the spice of life!" to all who love culinary adventure. His exploratory cookbooks focus on the myriad of options and wealth of inspiration available to us all. Explore, experiment, be bold and find inspiration in the subtle and the obvious. Cooking, as is life, is a journey whose path can be both sweet and savory and whose destination is satisfaction. When you pour your heart and soul into cooking, the rewards are immense.