Cookbook author, chef and food blogger David Lawrence knew early on that his enthusiasm for cooking and good food would become his career. He grew up in a house where the kitchen was always abuzz with activity and something great was always cooking.

David cut his teeth in several catering kitchens in what can only be described as a sink-or-swim environment. He catered private parties on the side and began building a clientele as he honed his skills. Soon after he ventured into the world of food writing with the publication of his first cookbook, KidShape Café (Rutledge Hill Press) in 2005. David is a guy with a tremendous passion for food. His philosophy is simple: use the freshest ingredients and then let the natural flavors speak for themselves.

David’s latest cookbook, Boy Eats World! A Private Chef Cooks Simple Gourmet, (Lake Isle Press) is all about having fun in the kitchen and strives to demystify cooking for a generation that grew up playing Atari, and whose idea of cooking is a microwave dinner or Chinese take-out. David’s refreshing, often humorous style and easy to follow recipes will help even the most timid cook feel like a kitchen rock star!

David lives in Los Angeles with his French Bulldogs, Carly and Tucker. You can always follow him at his blog forkingdelicious.blogspot.com. David also serves as the Creative Food Director of Good Bite.