Come Here and Cook: Stories and Recipes from a Life at the Table

For the first time, social media sensation and Fast Food Secrets Club founder Jordan Howlett invites readers beyond the screen to share the recipes, memories, and life lessons that shaped his remarkable journey.

Long before millions of people knew him as the internet’s "man in the mirror," Jordan Howlett’s love of food began in his grandmother’s kitchen, where he learned to cook, experimented with recipes, and developed an appreciation for the meals that bring people together. As a college athlete, food became fuel for chasing his dreams. Later, working in restaurants, it became a way to survive. When his behind-the-scenes fast-food videos went viral, food ultimately became the foundation of an unexpected media career.

In Come Here and Cook, Jordan shares 40 personal stories alongside 40 delicious recipes that reveal the experiences behind his online success. From cherished family favorites like Quick Sweet Grits with Salted Butter and Cinnamon Sugar to comforting dishes such as Bacon & Clam Chowder with Old Bay Saltines and homemade versions of fast-food classics like the Crunchwrap Supreme, each recipe reflects a meaningful chapter of his life.

Blending memoir, humor, and approachable cooking, Come Here and Cook is a heartfelt celebration of family, perseverance, and the power of food to create community. It’s an inspiring reminder that life’s unexpected detours—and even Plan B—can lead to something even better than originally imagined.