Let's Take a Leek

About the Book

Let's Take a Leek is a whimsical storybook cookbook where you will find great stories from the author's childhood through his illustrious career as a local celebrity in the kitchen. This is a practical and useful book to guide you through - step by step - how to prepare each soup. You can learn how to make delicious Classic Soups, Chowders, Cream Soups, Cold Soups, Bisques, Global Favorites, as well as the foundational Stocks and Consommes. Each savory Soup recipe will have your mouth watering just reading the ingredients. There are even great soups included that children will enjoy creating - of course with adult 'soupervision.'

About the Author

Michael J. Longo has been a Certified Executive Chef for 16 years. He began his culinary career at the Broadmoor Hotel and has worked in such renown places at the Glen Eyrie Castle, Healthsouth Rehablilitation Hospital, Kissing Camels Golf Club and Garden of the Gods Country Club. He is the former owner of Nana Longo’s Italian Market and First Impressions Catering and been a restaurant consultant for four successful startup restaurants. Michael has made several guest appearances on radio and TV as well as guest chef at Canlis’ in Seattle. His culinary experience spans four decades. He has been married for 29 years to his high school sweetheart, has 2 sons and 3 grandchildren. When not cooking Michael is a guide and wilderness cooking instructor for Columbine Flyfishing School. He and his wife make their home in Colorado.