Doc Bear's Comfort Food Survival Guide cookbook cover

Books by Dr. Edward McKeown

Comfort food cookbooks — and more on the way

Thirty years in professional kitchens and hospitality management, written down. Four cookbooks available now, with more cookbooks and industry titles in development.

Published Works by the Numbers

4

Books Available Now

7

Titles in Development

500+

Recipes & Techniques

Multiple

Dietary Options

Cookbooks — Available Now

The Comfort Food Survival Guide series, plus a children's cookbook benefiting charity. All available on Amazon.

Doc Bear's Comfort Food Survival Guide Volume I: Survive the Comfort — cookbook by Dr. Edward McKeown
Doc Bear's

Comfort Food Survival Guide Volume I: Survive the Comfort

The foundational guide to comfort food cooking with essential recipes and techniques for creating satisfying, hearty meals that provide both nutrition and comfort.

Available on Amazon
Doc Bear's Comfort Food Survival Guide Volume II: Vegan, Keto, and Allergen Free recipes
Doc Bear's

Comfort Food Survival Guide Volume II: With added Vegan, Keto, and Allergen Free

Expanding the comfort food repertoire with specialized dietary options including vegan, ketogenic, and allergen-free recipes without sacrificing flavor or satisfaction.

Available on Amazon
Doc Bear's Comfort Food Survival Guide Volume III: Just Desserts — comfort food dessert cookbook
Doc Bear's

Comfort Food Survival Guide Volume III: Just Desserts

The sweet conclusion to the survival guide series, featuring decadent desserts, comfort treats, and indulgent creations that provide the perfect ending to any meal.

Available on Amazon
Doc Bear's Children's Cookbook for Charity — proceeds benefit children's charities
Doc Bear's

Children's Cookbook for Charity

A fun, educational cookbook designed for young chefs, with simple recipes and cooking basics. All proceeds will benefit children's charities.

Available on Amazon

More Cookbooks in Development

Where the recipes go next — deeper technique, harder conditions, and a bar guide.

Coming soon
Doc Bear's

Advanced Comfort Food Survival Guide Volume I: Everything is Homemade

Take your cooking to the next level with advanced techniques for making everything from scratch, including breads, sauces, preserves, and artisanal ingredients.

Coming soon
Doc Bear's

Advanced Comfort Food Survival Guide Volume II: Off Grid Cooking

Master the art of outdoor and off-grid cooking with techniques for campfire meals, solar cooking, and preparing satisfying food with minimal resources.

Coming soon
Doc Bear's

Bar & Beverage Recipe Guide

Comprehensive guide to crafting cocktails, mocktails, and specialty beverages with professional techniques and creative recipes for home and commercial use.

Coming soon
Doc Bear's

Exotic Fictional Beasts & How to Cook Them

A whimsical culinary adventure exploring creative recipes inspired by mythical creatures and fantasy beasts from literature and imagination.

Hospitality & Industry Titles in Development

Written for people who work in the industry rather than cook at home — drawing on a Ph.D. in hospitality management, ServSafe instructor credentials, and three decades on the floor.

Coming soon
Dr. Edward McKeown

Casino Table Games: Sanitation & Safety

Professional guide for casino operations focusing on health, safety, and sanitation protocols for table games and gaming environments.

Coming soon
Dr. Edward McKeown

Hospitality Ethics in Leadership

Essential guide for hospitality professionals on ethical leadership, decision-making, and creating positive workplace cultures in the service industry.

Coming soon
Dr. Edward McKeown

Through the Eyes of a Server

An insider's perspective on the restaurant industry from the server's viewpoint, offering insights into hospitality, customer service, and the realities of food service work.

Cook along in the app

650+ recipes from the Comfort Food Survival Guide series are built into Doc Bear's Comfort Kitchen — free on web, Android, and iOS.

See Comfort Kitchen