In Michelin-starred chef Heston Blumenthal's kitchen, to cook is to embark on a journey of quantum gastronomy: exploring the palate, feeding the inner child, and plunging headfirst through the plate and into the soul. With characteristically quirky illustrations by Dave McKean, this collection of 70 straightforward recipes includes Pea and Ham Soup-in-a-Sandwich, Bacon and Egg Porridge, Popcorn Popcorn Chicken, and (R)ice cream, and is accompanied by Heston's stories, insights, and hacks, turning each cooking session into a journey.