The Surreal Gourmet is the "nom de plume" of author/illustrator and bon vivant Bob Blumer. Blumer's books appeal to those with a sense of culinary adventure. More than just cookbooks, they are a fresh attitude towards cooking and entertaining, a stimulant, and a guide to better living. His web site samples some of the unique elements from The Surreal Gourmet and The Surreal Gourmet Entertains, and demonstrates that dysfunctional kitchens, mismatched dinnerware and low budgets, can be easily overcome by a little creativity and an armful of fresh ingredients.