This is the culinary autobiography of one of Britain’s most admired chefs and owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant Le Manoir near Oxford. Woven into stories from Blanc’s years in the food business is a passionate appeal for sustainable cuisine.
“There hasn't been a food memoir this deliciously wicked since Anthony Bourdain's Kitchen Confidential.”—Portland Oregonian The Devil in the Kitchen is legendary chef Marco Pierre White's memoir of growing up working-class in Leeds and going on to become a king in the culinary world—the original celebrity chef. The first British chef (and the youngest chef anywhere) to win three Michelin stars—and also the only one to ever give them all back—is known equally for his astonishing talent and for being a chain-smoking, pot-throwing enfant terrible of the kitchen. InThe Devil in the Kitchen he takes readers on a revealing and raucous ride, featuring some of the biggest names in the food world and beyond. It's truly a decadent feast for anyone who loves food or just a great story.
A feast of hundreds of food facts, mouth-watering myths and culinary curiosities to satisfy all appetites.Join award-winning writer James Steen for a feast of food and drink facts and culinary curiosities.Delving into forgotten corners of gastronomic history, Steen reveals what Parmesan has to do with broken bones and why John Wayne kept a cow in a hotel. Laying bare the secrets of the kitchen, he concocts the ultimate hangover cure and explains how to cook perfect rib of beef with the oven off.With much-loved cooks including Mary Berry and Paul Hollywood sharing passion and know-how, this mouth-watering miscellany will sate the appetite of every kitchen dweller, from the masterful expert to the earnest apprentice.Featuring exclusive recipes from top chefs such as Marcus Wareing and Mary Berry, and contributions from Raymond Blanc, Marco Pierre-White, and chef-to-the-stars Kai Chase, this beautifully presented miscellany blends the history of cookery through the ages with expert tips and astonishing facts.James Steen is a journalist and ghostwriter, having collaborated with great chefs such as Marco Pierre White (The Devil in the Kitchen), Raymond Blanc (A Taste of My Life), and Keith Floyd (Stirred But Not Shaken).
Join award-winning writer James Steen for a feast of facts, stories, recipes, and tips about food and drink. Steen reveals what parmesan has to do with broken bones, why John Wayne kept a cow in a hotel, and how our attitudes to horsemeat have changed. Laying bare the secrets of the kitchen, he concocts the ultimate hangover cure and explains how to cook perfect rib of beef with the oven off. With much-loved cooks such as Paul Hollywood and Kai Chase sharing passion and know-how, this mouth-watering miscellany will sate the appetite of every kitchen dweller, from expert to amateur.
A gastronomic journey around the world from the English breakfast to Peking Duck