An author of book is the Emergency and Plenipotentiary ambassador, Deserved worker of diplomatic service of Russia. A professional fate quite a bit carried him on белу light : worked both in tropics and in Europe, was in hot points. In particular, during NATO bombardments of Yugoslavia headed our embassy in Belgrade. In these remembrances, however, he does not touch the questions of foreign policy. Almost wholly they are sanctified to his fascination with youth years - cookery. In them described quite a bit interesting, and at times and the simply amusing histories related to the dishes and drinks of different countries, and also sketching is given from the last life of diplomats. All of it is expounded in the relaxed manner, with the known stake of humour and самоиронии.