1 / 7Come Here and Cook: Stories and Recipes from a Life at the Table
Life Table: Come Here and Cook is Jordan Howlett’s cookbook-memoir, combining 40 personal stories with 40 recipes. The listing describes recipes ranging from family favorites and comfort foods to fast-food recreations, alongside reflections on food, work, family and his media career.
At a glance
- The book combines 40 stories and 40 recipes.
- Examples include Quick Sweet Grits with Salted Butter and Cinnamon Sugar, Bacon & Clam Chowder with Old Bay Saltines, and a Crunchwrap Supreme recreation.
- The memoir material covers Howlett’s childhood, food-related work, baseball ambitions and social media career.
Reference price: $35.00
Price checked: Nov 13, 2026
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Pros and cons
Pros
- Pairs recipes with personal stories, offering more than a recipe-only cookbook.
- The described recipe range includes family dishes, comfort food and fast-food recreations.
Technical specifications
7 specifications| Publisher | DK |
|---|---|
| Publication date | November 10, 2026 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 224 pages |
| ISBN-13 | 979-8217129812 |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 1.06 x 9.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 2.16 pounds |
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Readers who enjoy cookbooks that mix recipes with memoir and food stories.
- Fans interested in Jordan Howlett’s background and fast-food recreations.
Less suited to
- Readers seeking a cookbook focused only on step-by-step recipes, since the book also includes personal stories.
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Frequently asked questions
How many recipes and stories are described?
The listing says the book features 40 stories and 40 recipes.
What kinds of recipes are included?
Examples named in the listing include sweet grits, bacon and clam chowder with Old Bay saltines, and a Crunchwrap Supreme recreation.
Is this only a recipe collection?
No. It is presented as a cookbook-memoir, with reflections on Howlett’s life and career alongside the recipes.
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