Foodbratz

Howdy! I am the FoodBrat. My life has revolved around food and its histories for decades.

It started in a tiny, sun-washed kitchen on a little-known Caribbean island, a place where the turquoise sea kissed the shore and the air buzzed with the scents of salt, spice, and stories passed down through generations. There, beneath the flickering glow of a single bare bulb, I saw something that shook me to my very core. A woman with no formal culinary training, no Michelin stars or celebrity accolades, was conjuring a symphony of flavors so complex, so perfectly balanced, that every lesson from my years of culinary school suddenly felt small, even trivial.

She moved with quiet confidence—carefully selecting obscure ingredients: fresh annatto seeds, wild hibiscus flowers, starchy breadfruit, and golden-ripened mangoes still warm from the sun. Her hands crushed herbs and spices with such reverence that I realized this was more than cooking; it was a sacred dance, a communion with the earth, the sea, and the history embedded in each bite. The result was food that didn’t just fill the belly—it told stories, healed wounds, celebrated community, and awakened the soul.

At that moment, I felt my own pride and ego begin to crumble. All the techniques I’d been taught, the rigid culinary “rules” drilled into me, suddenly unraveled. I was faced with a choice: walk away, clutching my carefully constructed knowledge, or stay and surrender to this profound new culinary truth, allowing it to reshape everything I thought I knew about food and about myself.

I chose to stay.

That decision changed the trajectory of my life. What followed was not only a transformation of how I cook but a profound revelation of who I am. Through the vibrant flavors and ancestral methods of the Caribbean, I found a new language—a way to connect deeply with ingredients, cultures, and histories often overlooked or misunderstood. It was a journey of discovery that led me from traditional kitchens to local markets bustling with chatter and color, from dusty shores where fishermen haul in their daily catch to the intimate homes where recipes are whispered rather than written.

Foodbratz was born from that journey—a celebration of bold, authentic flavors and an invitation to cook and eat with curiosity, respect, and joy. Here, every recipe is a love letter to the Caribbean’s hidden culinary treasures, reimagined for your kitchen. But more than that, Foodbratz is a movement: to break free from conventions, to embrace the unexpected, and to find magic in the ordinary.

Welcome to a space where culinary boundaries blur and creativity thrives. Whether you’re a seasoned chef or a passionate home cook, prepare to have your culinary world expanded, one vibrant bite at a time. This is not just about food. This is about becoming part of a story—a story of resilience, culture, and extraordinary flavors that transform the everyday into something unforgettable.

This is Foodbratz. And this journey, our journey, is just beginning.
Enjoy!

Chef Michael Bennett

Chef Michael Bennett’s line up of books

Efforts to reform bureaucracy often focus on increasing transparency, public participation, and checks on bureaucratic power to restore democratic accountability.

Press Release May 28, 2025

Michael Bennett’s latest book will discuss the political reasoning behind America’s Malaise.

Disillusioned Malaise

is An Analysis of Discord..

This Book’s Viewpoint:
“Disillusionment arises when life experiences profoundly undermine pragmatic assumptions or deeply held beliefs. Under such conditions, individuals often feel lost, confused, and disconnected from their social environment.”

This book presents Mr. Bennett’s interpretation of socio-political developments from the 1960s to the present.

This work will explore topics ranging from the nation’s founding, through the Civil Rights Movement, to Generation X and beyond.

Malaise Nation: A Bold Exploration of America’s Political Discontent

Short Description
Disillusioned Malaise, – will set and detail an outline-like forum for the next forthcoming volumes that will follow.

These 300 plus pages layout an outline of political/social events and that Mr. Bennett has seen and shaped his life. Always looking for the truth that is hiding just below the din Mr. Bennett expresses his feelings as grim memories of disappointment in his government.

Not looking for a perfect ending to this grand experiment that has been the United States, he is looking to define what might and could be.

TPI is fast growing publishing company looking for new authors with different view points.

Disillusioned Malaise
Michael Bennett’s book on American Politics 2025

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Chef Michael Bennett’s books

2010 – Underneath a Cloudless Sky
2011 – Culture of Cuisine, revised 2025
2012—Ghostwriterfor the latest Paleo cookbook from Germany.
2012 – Ghostwritten and published a book on casseroles for an Australian author.
2013 – All-Natural Cooking for the Senses, 100 recipes that will change your life – Vol. # 1 (e-book)
2013 – All-Natural Cooking for the Senses, 100 recipes that will change your life – Vol. # 2 (e-book)
2014 – All-Natural SURF Cuisine
2014 – a Gluten-Free FLAVOR QUEST
2016 – “Interview with a Mango”—a cookbook that was written to reflect healthy Mediterranean cookery techniques spiked with exotic Caribbean foods. Recipes used for the opening of a joint venture restaurant in Sao Paulo, Brazil
2021- “Health Choices,” a cancer-free recipe cookbook. It became the top seller in the first month of release.
2025—Disillusioned Malaise, Michael’s first critique on Government and Politics

Chef Michael Bennett healthy cookbook
Cookbook from Chef Michael Bennett that features Cancer related recipes. 2024
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The first Medi-bbean Cuisine cookbook. 2016

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Flavor Quest, Chef Michael Bennett’s first Gluten Free book 2014

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Chef Michael Bennett’s First All- Natural Cookbook 2013

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Book for every new cook. 2011 / 2025 – revised

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Michael’s first book was written specifically for chefs. 2010