Lessons In Fusion: A Novel

In the movie Cyber Chef, a sixteen-year-old Sarah must embrace her Filipinx culture to survive a virtual cooking competition and find her identity.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 240 pages
Publication date: 01 October 2021
Publisher: Great Plains Publications Ltd

Sixteen-year-old Sarah, with her distinct pronunciation of SAH-rah (thank you), has achieved remarkable success in her culinary journey. Her blog, dedicated to crafting fusion recipes, has garnered a loyal following. However, when Sarah receives an invitation to participate in the virtual cooking competition known as Cyber Chef, her unique twists on her grandmother's Babas recipes fail to captivate the taste buds of the show's producers. Faced with the challenge of representing her Filipinx culture, Sarah grapples with the unfamiliar flavors that are foreign to her, as she was raised in an emphatically Jewish household. To overcome this obstacle and find her true cultural identity, Sarah embarks on a quest to uncover the reasons behind her mother's rejection of all things Filipinx. Along the way, she delves into the depths of fusion cuisine, seeking to blend her heritage with her culinary passion. Through her journey, Sarah discovers the power of embracing diversity, the beauty of cultural exchange, and the significance of self-discovery. With her newfound understanding, Sarah emerges as a stronger, more confident individual, ready to conquer the world of Cyber Chef and embrace her unique identity.

Weight: 390g
Dimension: 140 x 215 x 20 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781773370682