Chef Anthony Thomas isn’t just writing a book—he’s making it come alive. With Passport to Flavor, he’s taking kids on a little adventure, right in their own classrooms and kitchens.
He visits schools across Maryland, setting up hands-on cooking experiences where kids can see, smell, and taste foods they’ve never tried before. There’s spice, there’s color, and yes, sometimes a little hesitation—but that first daring bite often turns into wide-eyed delight.
He does this because he wants kids to feel the world is bigger than the familiar, to spark curiosity and confidence, and to show that trying something new can be fun and exciting. Watching a child’s eyes light up at a new flavor or hearing them laugh and talk about what they’ve just discovered is exactly why he loves what he does.
Through each dish and every page of his book, he’s not just teaching cooking—he’s helping kids explore, connect, and feel brave enough to taste the world, one bite at a time.