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Steve R. Hartwig
The idea for The Little Chef grew out of my own life. I spent twelve years living in Panama, where I ran a small tropical bed and breakfast and cooked for guests from all over the world. During that time, I fell in love with the food, culture, and warmth of Latin America.
After returning to the United States for a few years, I realized how deeply that experience had shaped me. I eventually moved back to Central America and have now lived in Nicaragua for over a decade. The people, traditions, and sense of family here continue to inspire me.
The Little Chef is my way of sharing that love of culture, food, and human connection—through a story meant to be both gentle and hopeful for young readers.
After returning to the United States for a few years, I realized how deeply that experience had shaped me. I eventually moved back to Central America and have now lived in Nicaragua for over a decade. The people, traditions, and sense of family here continue to inspire me.
The Little Chef is my way of sharing that love of culture, food, and human connection—through a story meant to be both gentle and hopeful for young readers.
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