The Author
Robert Springer is a professional chef, spice entrepreneur, food writer, and seasoned traveler who has cooked and shared meals in more than 70 countries. He is the winner of Bravo's The Mentorship and the creator of Collected Foods, a globally inspired spice line featured in Cook with Bon Appétit.
Robert writes about food, fatherhood, and travel on his Substack, where he explores the stories behind the meals that shape us. He is also a featured culinary instructor on international cooking tours, sharing his knowledge of global flavors, spices, and food traditions with audiences around the world. His community of more than 30,000 followers connects over a shared love of flavor, memory, and connection.
His forthcoming memoir, The Table That Held Us, is a deeply personal story told through meals, memories, and the lessons passed from father to son. He lives in New York.
The Book
The Table That Held Us
A Memoir in Meals From A Chef to his Son
Every meal holds a memory. Every table tells a story.
The Table That Held Us is a memoir told through meals — a father's letters to his son, tracing a lifetime of cooking in more than 70 countries, the flavors that carried them through loss and joy, and the table that held it all together.
Winner of Bravo’s The Mentorship - Spices Featured in Cook with Bon Appetit - 70+ Countries - 30,000 Followers across Platforms
