"Chef on a Shoestring" features recipes from renowned chefs who create delicious three-course meals for four on a budget of $20. Organized by categories like Finger Foods and Desserts, it offers a variety of dishes while providing tips on pantry stocking and budget shopping, making it perfect for taste-conscious home cooks.
"Chefs, Drugs and Rock & Roll transports readers back in time to witness the remarkable evolution of the American restaurant chef in the 1970s and '80s. Taking a rare, coast-to-coast perspective, Andrew Friedman goes inside Chez Panisse and other Bay Area restaurants to show how the politically charged backdrop of Berkeley helped draw new talent to the profession; into the historically underrated community of Los Angeles chefs, including a young Wolfgang Puck and future stars such as Susan Feniger, Mary Sue Milliken, and Nancy Silverton; and into the clash of cultures between established French chefs in New York City and the American game changers behind The Quilted Giraffe, The River Cafe, and other East Coast establishments. We also meet young cooks of the time such as Tom Colicchio and Emeril Lagasse who went on to become household names in their own right. Along the way, the chefs, their struggles, their cliques, and, of course, their restaurants are brought to life in vivid detail. As the '80's unspool, we see the profession evolve as American masters like Thomas Keller rise, and watch the genesis of a "chef nation" as these culinary pioneers crisscross the country to open restaurants and collaborate on special events, and legendary hangouts like Blue Ribbon become social focal points, all as the industry-altering Food Network shimmers on the horizon."--Page 2 of cover
Celebrated for its compelling narrative, this book has garnered acclaim as one of the year's best. It delves into intricate themes and presents well-developed characters, offering readers a profound exploration of its subject matter. The storytelling is both engaging and thought-provoking, making it a standout choice for those seeking a memorable literary experience.
Culinary Catastrophes from the World's Greatest Chefs
DON'T TRY THIS AT HOMECulinary Catastrophes from the World's Greatest ChefsA hilarious and heartening collection of kitchen disasters.In this raucous new collection, over forty of the world's greatest chefs relate outrageous true tales from their kitchens. From hiring a blind line cook to flooding the room with meringue to being terrorized by a French owl, these behind-the-scenes accounts are as wildly entertaining as they are revealing. A delicious reminder that even the chefs we most admire aren't always perfect, Don't Try This at Home is a must-have for anyone who loves food or is fascinated by those who masterfully prepare it.
The capital of the US Empire after World War II was not a city. It was an American suburb. This title chronicles how the CIA and other national security institutions created a US imperial home front in the suburbs of Northern Virginia.