Born and raised in Detroit, MI, Chef Aarum Hurse aka LesBIntheKitchen, has spent her entire life around food. Like most African American households the kitchen is a meeting place. Aarum watched and was taught by the best - her Great Grandmother, Grandmother, Mother and Aunts. Fast forward a few years and 40+ recipes later and you have Culinary Cool – Everyday Food. This book is to help you to find your own personal flavor profile. It’s about taking the simple foods we eat everyday and thinking outside of the box. If you can't find one of the ingredients used in the book, simply adjust it to your own flavor profile! It's all about the journey not the destination. Cooking should be quick and fun! From the Author - “As a kid" I loved how the neighbors would just show up when they smelled the food. It was like having extra family members! My passion for food started then.”



This book will challenge beginners and reignite senses in seasoned chefs. The colorful ingredients will awaken your palette. I like the fact that most recipes are 6 steps or less. Some difficulty finding some of the spices, but nothing major to deter me from making the dish....an easy omission or substitution and voila! My go to in this book is hands down the "Nacho Dorito Fried Chicken" and the "Shrimp & Grits". If you are looking to break up the monotony, this book is definitely the way to go! 



-Cookbook Owner 



“Great recipes outside of the box without having to work like you're Martha Stewart! Great cookbook! Fun and easy recipes! If you want boring food then this isn't the book for you. However, if you want to cook dishes with soul, creativity and coolness, then this is definitely the cookbook that you need in your kitchen.-Cookbook Owner