About the Book
Bon Appétit, Buon Viaggio — Adventure Is Served
What if a poster on the wall could whisk you away to anywhere in the world?
When best friends Emma and Max step through a magical, moving poster at their school's World Fair, they land in the bustling streets of Rome — and their taste-bud-tingling adventure has only just begun. From watching pizza dough fly through the air in Rome to learning the secrets of perfect arancini in Palermo, Emma and Max travel across Italy meeting new friends, tasting incredible food, and discovering a culture as rich as its cuisine.
But with no map, no money, and no idea how to get home, will they make it back before anyone even knows they're gone?
Edible Adventures: A Journey Through Italy is the delicious first book in a new middle-grade series that turns kids into armchair travelers — one bite at a time. Edible Adventures brings the sights, sounds, and flavors of Italy to life for kids ages 8-12.
Why Kids (and Parents) Will Love This Book
A page-turning adventure full of magic, mystery, and a race against the clock
A love letter to Italian culture — from the Colosseum to Sicilian street markets, majolica pottery to a nail-biting cooking competition
Real food, real facts — kids learn genuine Italian history and culinary traditions woven right into the story
Four kid-tested recipes included — Broccoli and Cheddar Arancini, Mini Margherita Pizza, Pesto Fettuccine, and Mini Chocolate Chip Cannoli, so the adventure doesn't have to end when the book does
A story about friendship and courage — Emma and Max learn to work together, try new things, and never give up
Perfect for young explorers ages 8–12 who dream of travel, cooking, or their next great adventure
Navigating Italy
Story-Driven Recipes
Regional Secrets
Navigate Italy's regions with charming areas in regions that guide young explorers through each culinary destination.
Whip up kitchen-tested recipes inspired by the stories, bringing the flavors of Italy directly to your home.
Uncover fascinating facts about Italian traditions, ingredients, and the unique history behind beloved dishes.
Chef Devin Homsher is the author of the Edible Adventures children's book series — starting with Edible Adventures: A Journey Through Italy.
For Devin, food has always been more than a meal — it's a way to connect, celebrate, and create lasting memories. What began as a childhood love of cooking turned into a lifelong passion that's taken him around the globe and back, from building and running a local taco truck in Honolulu, HI to exploring kitchens in Spain, Italy, Mexico, Japan, and beyond.
Along the way, Devin discovered something he wanted every kid to know: some of the best stories in the world are hiding in a bowl of pasta, a street food stand, or a family recipe passed down for generations. That idea became the heart of Edible Adventures — a middle-grade book series that sends young readers on a magical journey through the flavors, cultures, and traditions of a new country in every book.
In A Journey Through Italy, best friends Emma and Max step through a magical poster and land in the middle of Rome, chasing pizza, arancini, and adventure all the way to Sicily. It's the kind of story Devin wishes he'd had as a kid — one that makes food feel like an invitation to explore the world.
Today, Devin is based in Phoenix, Arizona, where he also cooks private dinners and curated events rooted in farm-to-table values and warm hospitality. But whether he's writing for young readers or cooking for a table full of guests, his goal is always the same: to use food as a bridge — between cultures, between people, and between everyday life and a little bit of adventure.
Devin hopes Edible Adventures inspires young readers to see every meal as an invitation to explore, every new food as a connection to people and cultures around the world, and every dish as the start of a story.
Upcoming Additions to the Series
Edible Adventures is a brand-new series for kids who are hungry for more than just a good story. Each book drops readers into a new country through the same magical portal — pairing an unforgettable adventure with the food, culture, and history that make each destination unique. Recipes included in each edition. A Journey Through Italy is just the beginning.