The Joy Bus Cookbook
By (Author) Jennifer Caraway
Foreword by Chris Bianco
Figure 1 Publishing
Figure 1 Publishing
7th January 2026
Canada
General
Non Fiction
TV / Celebrity chef / eateries cookbooks
Comfort food and food nostalgia
Hardback
208
Width 203mm, Height 254mm, Spine 25mm
75 nourishing and flavor-filled recipes that celebrate cooking as an act of care and compassion.
The Joy Bus Diner is a 100% nonprofit restaurant whose mission is to bring hearty, chef-inspired meals and uplifting encouragement to cancer patients in and around the Phoenix Valley. Founded in 2011 by award-winning chef and Food Network Chopped champion Jennifer Caraway, The Joy Bus was named in honor of her dear friend Joy whom she lost to ovarian cancer. It embodies the idea that when people come together to support one another, they can build something remarkable-whether it's a hearty meal, a warm moment of connection, or a brighter world.
Following the success of their first book More than a Meal, The Joy Bus Cookbook is filled with approachable recipes for imaginative comfort foods that combine bold flavors with simple preparation methods. From cherished dishes such as Princess Poppy Seed Pancakes to Kashmiri Chile Roasted Lamb to a Raspberry Chocolate Mousse Pie, each recipe tells a story of heartfelt generosity and of the diverse culinary influences of the community the organization serves.
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The Joy Bus Cookbook is a call to savor not just the flavors on the plate, but also the connections they represent, making it an inspiring and essential addition to any kitchen.
Jennifer Caraway is a celebrated chef, entrepreneur, and community advocate whose passion for food and compassion for others have fueled her remarkable career. With over twenty years of experience in the restaurant industry, Jennifer turned her culinary talents toward a higher purpose in 2011, founding The Joy Bus in honor of her late friend, Joy Seitz-Butts. The nonprofit organization delivers chef-inspired meals and heartfelt support to cancer patients, a mission further expanded with the opening of The Joy Bus Diner, a 100% nonprofit restaurant. Jennifer has received numerous accolades, including being crowned Food Networks first Arizona Chopped champion and winning the prestigious Athena Businesswoman of the Year Award. She is based in Phoenix, Arizona.