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Victoria Vanransom

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https://captainscooknovel.com/

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Fiction, Romance, Travel

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Victoria Vanransom was a globetrotting culinary chef whose journey spanned the vibrant landscape of Asia, Europe, and South America. With a deep love for authentic flavors, her extensive travels and rich experiences are reflected in The Captain’s Cook. Asian culture profoundly shaped Victoria’s culinary philosophy because she had the unique opportunity to learn directly from native women. Sharing time in the kitchen taught her about their cuisines, spices, and time-honored cooking techniques. These immersive experiences have given her a deep appreciation for the cultural significance of food and the stories it tells.

The Chef
In 1977, Victoria joined The Good Earth Restaurant in Boulder, Colorado and spent 12 years developing r World Traveler
Victoria Vanransom was a globetrotting culinary chef whose journey spanned the vibrant landscape of Asia, Europe, and South America. With a deep love for authentic flavors, her extensive travels and rich experiences are reflected in The Captain’s Cook. Asian culture profoundly shaped Victoria’s culinary philosophy because she had the unique opportunity to learn directly from native women. Sharing time in the kitchen taught her about their cuisines, spices, and time-honored cooking techniques. These immersive experiences have given her a deep appreciation for the cultural significance of food and the stories it tells.

The Chef
In 1977, Victoria joined The Good Earth Restaurant in Boulder, Colorado and spent 12 years developing recipes and opening new locations. She then developed and successfully managed her own restaurant in Encinitas, California, by blending her international experiences with innovative techniques. Victoria’s dishes reflected her adventurous spirit and dedication to authentic cooking, making her a sought-after chef. In 1997, she was back to corporate life as Executive Chef for a Palm Springs Marriott property. When her heart longed to see the ocean again, she moved to Malibu where she catered to private clients.

The Sailor
Having logged over 150,000 sea miles as a sailboat chef, Ms. Vanransom is truly a remarkable sailor. She has traversed some of the most challenging and beautiful waters from Los Angeles to the Federated Islands of Micronesia, navigating through the South Pacific and crossing seven oceans. Her sea journey beginning in 2010, not only tested her sailing skills, but her ability to adapt her culinary talents to the unique needs of shopping, prepping and cooking at sea. Victoria’s story is an inspiring example of how skills from different disciplines can converge to create extraordinary experiences, proving that adventure and culinary innovation often go hand and hand.

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Ms. Vanransom is an avid reader of fiction, non-fiction and current events. She lives in California with her whiskered writing assistants Cleo, Juji, and Piper.

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Victoria Vanransom said: " Ha! I was given this as a gift. I keep it on my coffee table - when I need a laugh, I open any page and read a quote. Better than therapy! "

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Victoria Vanransom and 1 other person liked Ranee Alison's review of The Captain's Cook: A Novel: "Hmmm... I almost didn't read this because of the reviews, but a friend insisted I would like it, so I did. It's a really great adventure - not your typical book where you can guess what happens. The boat crew all have idiosyncrasies and the islands v" Read more of this review »
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Victoria Vanransom liked Donna Freedman's review of The Captain's Cook: A Novel: "Down and out in her luck in love and life in general, Jessica Kline, a culinary professional, is hired to cook on a luxury sailing yacht. The adventure that follows takes her, the crew, and enigmatic captain Cliff Reed over vast seas to exotic South " Read more of this review »
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Victoria Vanransom liked Mary Hart's review of The Captain's Cook: A Novel: "5 stars An intriguing story with an older hero/heroine. In fact if Captain sailed to the islands in 1969 that could make him around 70. Jess is an experienced chef that decides to make a big change and go as a live aboard cook. At the start Captain ap" Read more of this review »
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