The highly anticipated, debut cookbook. Always Hungry: Food from the front lines of contemporary cuisine. Chef and social media phenomenon Laurent Dagenais never imagined that one day he would leave his job in the restaurant business to devote himself exclusively to his social media networks, let alone write a cookbook. Laurent’s audience is dedicated and vast. In less than one month, his Instagram following exploded from 200,000 followers to 1 million and growing. His 1.8 million TikTok followers have racked up more than 16.9 million likes on his humorous, energetic, and droolworthy videos. Laurent is a sensation. There is little doubt that Laurent is set to be the next culinary rockstar. His following skews 65% male, aged 25 to 34. This rapidly growing and underserved market of eager food-lovers has recently been tapped by contemporary chefs like Joshua Weissman (An Unapologetic Cookbook) and Matty Matheson (A Cookbook). Encouraged by his success, Laurent now aims to conquer the publishing market with his new cookbook Always Hungry! showcasing his 20 most popular recipes from his social media accounts alongside 50 brand-new recipes. For a taste of Laurent’s one-of-a-kind culinary TikTok pizazz, cue his incredible Monte Cristo (708k views), Salmon Gravlax & Potato Cakes (1.9 million views), and Rabbit with Mustard Sauce (12 million views). Laurent’s scenic world travels and family history are blended into the book’s beautiful photography, all designed to motivate you to get out and discover life through food. In a nutshell, Always Hungry! is everyday gourmet cooking infused with humour and professionalism nestled inside a deliciously wacky universe.