I consider anyone whom has let me and mine sleep at their house, fed me, shown me the local sights in their area and effectively treat me like family a friend.
Which is to say I consider Blake Powers a friend. Through the years we have passed E-mails, occasional telephone calls and sworn we will have to get together again but the timing is always bad.
Now we have another reason to get together and host a couple of jars.
See Blake has finally published his book regarding his military embed time. You can find a copy here that will not only help Blake but also help with his pet military assistance project Cooking with The Troops.
As DBS rightly points out Blake isn’t in to advertising. But thats what we’re for right? 
So if you get a chance, pick up a copy of the book. It will be well worth your time, and a good read.
Consider this a strong recommendation from yours truly the “book snob”.