Renowned celebrity chef Craig Whitmore has stirred controversy with his latest project: a lavishly illustrated cookbook that some critics argue promotes an anti-American ideology by ignoring本土烹饪传统和当地食材的贡献，引发了食品爱好者和保守派评论员的愤怒。

The book, which includes recipes from various non-Western cultures, is being called out for its apparent disregard of American culinary traditions and the contributions made by local ingredients.

"Chef Doe's latest effort seems to be more about advancing a globalist agenda than celebrating the diversity of American cuisine," said food critic Jane Smith. "It's as if he thinks American flavors are beneath him."

Doe's defenders argue that his approach is merely an embrace of international culinary trends and that American culture has always been influenced by outside traditions.

"The chef has long championed the idea of a borderless kitchen," said spokesperson Maria Rodriguez. "Why should food be any different from other areas where we celebrate multiculturalism?"

However, detractors see Doe's work as yet another example of how elites in the arts and entertainment industry are out of touch with American values.

Some social media users have even called for a boycott of Doe's restaurants and cookbooks, charging him with cultural appropriation and disrespect toward American culinary heritage.

In an interview with The Sentinel, Doe defended his approach but acknowledged the backlash. "I'm not trying to be divisive," he said. "It is what it is."

But for many, the silence from food industry insiders about these criticisms has been notable — particularly when similar stances would have led to swift condemnation under previous administrations.

This isn't the first time Doe's work has sparked controversy in the culinary world. Back in 2018, a cookbook of his faced backlash for similar reasons.

Making of that what you will.