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Hello! My Name Is Tasty

Global Diner Favorites from Portland's Tasty Restaurants

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Spice up your brunch with these satisfy-all-cravings global diner favorites—straight from the kitchen of one of Seattle’s most-loved chefs
 
If you love brunch, you'll love this collection of bold and flavorful brunch recipes from Portland's Tasty restaurants. Headed up by chef John Gorham, Tasty n Sons and Tasty n Alder reinvented the brunch scene (and then every eating hour after that) with these supremely satisfying dishes now available for home cooks in Hello! My Name Is Tasty.  

First, throw away your pick-an-egg, pick-a-toast idea of brunch. Next, reconsider what to eat (and drink) every hour of the day. Hello! My Name Is Tasty will heat up your home kitchen with satisfy-all-cravings global diner favorites like Bim Bop Bacon and Eggs and Monk’s Carolina Cheesesteak. The food has strong roots in the American Southeast, where Gorham earned his culinary stripes but tastes from Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America also have a strong standing. Welcome to the ever-expanding world of John Gorham’s appetites. If you get thirsty, stir up something adventurous like a Dim Summore Bloody Mary or a Grown-Ass Milkshake.
"Unchain yourself with this easy [recipe]"
O, The Oprah Magazine

"Brunch at home is entirely underrated: there’s no wait, it’s a heck of a lot cheaper, and it’s a great way to use up leftovers. Learn the art of the home brunch from Portland chef John Gorham, whose celebrated restaurants, Tasty ‘n Sons and Tasty ‘n Alder, serve up a fresh take on brunch dishes with global influences"
—Food52

"[Hello! My Name is Tasty] ushers home cooking into a new echelon…this collection sizzles with possibility "
—Shelf Awareness

"It’s a winner for home cooks who feel like pancakes and eggs one day, charcuterie and cocktails the next."
Library Journal

"While Portland, Oregon, restaurateur Gorham’s chain of restaurants honors Pacific Northwest culinary traditions, he combines that cooking with what he considers the finest of southern cooking. His dishes gleefully mix these continentally opposite schools of taste for a mash-up that keeps customers piling in."
Booklist

“[This ]high-quality, well-designed cookbook practically beg[s] you to re-create restaurant favorites at home"
Seattle Times

“Pick up a copy of “Hello! My Name is Tasty,”… and watch as friends and family recreate the line-ups for brunch at John Gorham’s Tasty n Alder and Tasty n Sons.” 
Travel Portland

“In the … Hello! My Name Is Tasty cookbook, Gorham and local food writer Liz Crain memorialize the restaurant’s coveted brunch recipes, which still inspire hour-long waits, even midweek.” 
Portland Monthly

“I’ve been long awaiting this book as Tasty n Alder is hands down one of my favorite restaurants in Portland.”
—The Balanced Life

“Armed with these easy recipes, brunch at home becomes deliciously doable.”
The Mercury News

“The 'Tasty' cookbook will make you want to clear your next few Sundays and start experimenting with some serious brunch fare.”
Portland Tribune

“When I look through this book, the thought bubble above my head shows me frolicking (I haven't frolicked in years) through a field of wild flowers counting the ways I love it. Gorgeous photographs, the best straight up must make and eat food ever, spectacular content including historical tidbits and so much more. These folks rocked this book.”
—Eat Your Books

"[A book] we love this fall."
Sweet Paul Magazine

“It’s high time to disrupt my own brunch routine.”
—Mongomery News

“The new brunch darling.”
—Bucks Local News

“…this cookbook hits the ground running with soulful dishes for every time of day.”
—Oregon Public Broadcasting

“[Part of] the 2017 author lineup for Wordstock.”
—Artlandia

“…[a] unique spin on authentic comfort food, whether it's inspired by his travels to Spain or Israel or the American Southeast.”
—Hillsboro Tribune

“The latest from Portland’s brunch impresario and uber-author Liz Crain is a testament to the hard work that goes into every element of the dishes at Gorham’s Tasty n Sons and Tasty n Alder restaurants.”
—Portland Mercury

"Each dish leaves you satisfied."
Confetti Travel Cafe

"The presentation is both poppy and classic, and the text, written with culinary advocate and food writer Liz Crain, is affable and accessible."
—The Register-Guard

"...this isn’t an ordinary cookbook—it comes with plenty of photos from Gorham’s inspirational cross-country road trip, as well as recipes that are extremely easy to follow, perfect for those of us that need a little hand-holding"
Seattle Met

"These recipes will satisfy your cravings from morning to late night."
—Powell's, Picks of the Season
JOHN GORHAM is the owner and chef of Tasty n Sons, Tasty n Alder, Toro Bravo, Mediterranean Exploration Company, Plaza del Toro, Shalom Y’all, and BYH Burgers--all located in Portland, Oregon. A “chef of the people,” Gorham celebrates a range of global cuisines at his influential restaurants. He is also the coauthor of the Toro Bravo cookbook. View titles by John Gorham
LIZ CRAIN is a longtime writer on Pacific Northwest food and drink, the coauthor of the Toro Bravo cookbook, and author of Food Lover’s Guide to Portland and Grow Your Own: Understanding, Cultivating, and Enjoying Cannabis. She is a cofounder of the annual Portland Fermentation Festival and is an editor and publicity director at Hawthorne Books in Portland. View titles by Liz Crain

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Spice up your brunch with these satisfy-all-cravings global diner favorites—straight from the kitchen of one of Seattle’s most-loved chefs
 
If you love brunch, you'll love this collection of bold and flavorful brunch recipes from Portland's Tasty restaurants. Headed up by chef John Gorham, Tasty n Sons and Tasty n Alder reinvented the brunch scene (and then every eating hour after that) with these supremely satisfying dishes now available for home cooks in Hello! My Name Is Tasty.  

First, throw away your pick-an-egg, pick-a-toast idea of brunch. Next, reconsider what to eat (and drink) every hour of the day. Hello! My Name Is Tasty will heat up your home kitchen with satisfy-all-cravings global diner favorites like Bim Bop Bacon and Eggs and Monk’s Carolina Cheesesteak. The food has strong roots in the American Southeast, where Gorham earned his culinary stripes but tastes from Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America also have a strong standing. Welcome to the ever-expanding world of John Gorham’s appetites. If you get thirsty, stir up something adventurous like a Dim Summore Bloody Mary or a Grown-Ass Milkshake.

Praise

"Unchain yourself with this easy [recipe]"
O, The Oprah Magazine

"Brunch at home is entirely underrated: there’s no wait, it’s a heck of a lot cheaper, and it’s a great way to use up leftovers. Learn the art of the home brunch from Portland chef John Gorham, whose celebrated restaurants, Tasty ‘n Sons and Tasty ‘n Alder, serve up a fresh take on brunch dishes with global influences"
—Food52

"[Hello! My Name is Tasty] ushers home cooking into a new echelon…this collection sizzles with possibility "
—Shelf Awareness

"It’s a winner for home cooks who feel like pancakes and eggs one day, charcuterie and cocktails the next."
Library Journal

"While Portland, Oregon, restaurateur Gorham’s chain of restaurants honors Pacific Northwest culinary traditions, he combines that cooking with what he considers the finest of southern cooking. His dishes gleefully mix these continentally opposite schools of taste for a mash-up that keeps customers piling in."
Booklist

“[This ]high-quality, well-designed cookbook practically beg[s] you to re-create restaurant favorites at home"
Seattle Times

“Pick up a copy of “Hello! My Name is Tasty,”… and watch as friends and family recreate the line-ups for brunch at John Gorham’s Tasty n Alder and Tasty n Sons.” 
Travel Portland

“In the … Hello! My Name Is Tasty cookbook, Gorham and local food writer Liz Crain memorialize the restaurant’s coveted brunch recipes, which still inspire hour-long waits, even midweek.” 
Portland Monthly

“I’ve been long awaiting this book as Tasty n Alder is hands down one of my favorite restaurants in Portland.”
—The Balanced Life

“Armed with these easy recipes, brunch at home becomes deliciously doable.”
The Mercury News

“The 'Tasty' cookbook will make you want to clear your next few Sundays and start experimenting with some serious brunch fare.”
Portland Tribune

“When I look through this book, the thought bubble above my head shows me frolicking (I haven't frolicked in years) through a field of wild flowers counting the ways I love it. Gorgeous photographs, the best straight up must make and eat food ever, spectacular content including historical tidbits and so much more. These folks rocked this book.”
—Eat Your Books

"[A book] we love this fall."
Sweet Paul Magazine

“It’s high time to disrupt my own brunch routine.”
—Mongomery News

“The new brunch darling.”
—Bucks Local News

“…this cookbook hits the ground running with soulful dishes for every time of day.”
—Oregon Public Broadcasting

“[Part of] the 2017 author lineup for Wordstock.”
—Artlandia

“…[a] unique spin on authentic comfort food, whether it's inspired by his travels to Spain or Israel or the American Southeast.”
—Hillsboro Tribune

“The latest from Portland’s brunch impresario and uber-author Liz Crain is a testament to the hard work that goes into every element of the dishes at Gorham’s Tasty n Sons and Tasty n Alder restaurants.”
—Portland Mercury

"Each dish leaves you satisfied."
Confetti Travel Cafe

"The presentation is both poppy and classic, and the text, written with culinary advocate and food writer Liz Crain, is affable and accessible."
—The Register-Guard

"...this isn’t an ordinary cookbook—it comes with plenty of photos from Gorham’s inspirational cross-country road trip, as well as recipes that are extremely easy to follow, perfect for those of us that need a little hand-holding"
Seattle Met

"These recipes will satisfy your cravings from morning to late night."
—Powell's, Picks of the Season

Author

JOHN GORHAM is the owner and chef of Tasty n Sons, Tasty n Alder, Toro Bravo, Mediterranean Exploration Company, Plaza del Toro, Shalom Y’all, and BYH Burgers--all located in Portland, Oregon. A “chef of the people,” Gorham celebrates a range of global cuisines at his influential restaurants. He is also the coauthor of the Toro Bravo cookbook. View titles by John Gorham
LIZ CRAIN is a longtime writer on Pacific Northwest food and drink, the coauthor of the Toro Bravo cookbook, and author of Food Lover’s Guide to Portland and Grow Your Own: Understanding, Cultivating, and Enjoying Cannabis. She is a cofounder of the annual Portland Fermentation Festival and is an editor and publicity director at Hawthorne Books in Portland. View titles by Liz Crain