{"title":"Alexandra Cuerdo","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlexandra Cuerdo’s works invite readers into the vibrant world of cooking and food, with a particular focus on the rich culinary traditions of Amboy. Her writing blends evocative storytelling with practical insights, offering a journey that is both sensory and informative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough her vivid descriptions and thoughtful exploration of ingredients and recipes, Cuerdo captures the essence of cultural flavours and the stories behind them. Her books are perfect for those who appreciate the art of cooking as a means of connection and discovery.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"amboy-by-alvin-cailan-9781328931733","title":"Amboy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFilipino recipes from the creator of the legendary Eggslut in LA, host of the hit online series \u003cem\u003eThe Burger Show\u003c\/em\u003e, and the most prominent Filipino chef in the US.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlvin Cailan has risen to become arguably the most high-profile chef in America's Filipino food movement. He took the food scene by storm when he opened the now-legendary Eggslut in Los Angeles, a foodie cult favourite specialising in affordable but sophisticated egg sandwiches. Alvin also hosts the popular \u003cem\u003eThe Burger Show\u003c\/em\u003e on First We Feast's YouTube channel, with many episodes exceeding 1 million views and guests such as Seth Rogen and Padma Lakshmi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlvin's story of success, however, is an unlikely one. He emerged from his youth spent as part of an immigrant family in East LA feeling like he wasn't Filipino enough to be Filipino and not American enough to be an American, thus \u003cem\u003eamboy,\u003c\/em\u003e the term for a Filipino raised in America. He had to first overcome cultural traditions and family expectations to find his own path to success, and this unique cookbook tells that story through his recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47704020123884,"sku":"9781328931733","price":85.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781328931733-amboy.jpg?v=1780618051"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alexandra-cuerdo.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}