J. Ryan Stradal

Midwestern chef Lars Thorvald has three loves in his life - his kitchen; his wife, Cynthia; and his newborn daughter, Eva. When Cynthia falls in love with wine - and a dashing sommelier - he's left to raise Eva on his own, and devotes his life to sharing his passions with his only child, starting with pureed pork shoulder.After a childhood shaken by tragedy, Eva will find solace and salvation in the flavors of her native Minnesota. She is blessed...

"A novel of family, Midwestern values, hard work, fate, and the secrets of making a world-class beer, from the author of Kitchens of the Great Midwest"-- Provided by publisher.