Have kitchen whites; will travel. Rising Food Network star Robert Irvine has made a career of being a master chef on short notice. His skill as a Royal Navy cook earned him plaudits from his shipmates and, ultimately, employment by England's Prince Charles. He served ten years as a chef to the Royal Household, a rigorous post that helped prepare him for later high-stress assignments, which included cooking for four U.S. presidents and countless celebrities at post-Academy Award parties. The personable Brit has also hosted outdoor beach barbecues for 3,000 refugees in South Yemen and dished up food for double that number of servicemen and -women aboard an aircraft carrier. In Mission: Cook! he unfurls the entire exciting story, but just as significantly, he also shares delectable recipes and kitchen-tested cooking tips. Great read; great meals.