On Becoming a Chef at the Culinary Institute of America
By Jonathan Dixon
This book detailed the author's experience going to cooking school at the Culinary Institute of America (CIA). It is a great read, inspiring to learn about the dedication and study it takes to become a chef. I love Jonathan's perspective and insights into food, cooking, his self, and popular culture. A very fun book to read!
Book 34
Saturday, June 25, 2011
The Help
By Kathryn Stockett
This was a recommendation from my sister Lisa. I loved this book. This is an excellent story about a small Mississippi town, about to have their white folk and colored folk stories exposed for all to see. Moreover revealing how entwined these two fiercely segregated worlds were despite all appearances. Told through the eyes of the "help," the deeper story is how they come to find their own voices and tell their own story and the impact this has on the small town. Its a story about simple bravery in the face of injustice.
Book 33
The Hunger Game Trilogy
By Suzanna Collins
This was my second read of this series. It was every bit as good as I remember it. This series will soon be made into a movie. READ the books before you see the movie! The first one is the best. Excellent, imaginative story.
Sunday, June 5, 2011
The Sharper Your Knife the Less You Cry
Kathleen Flynn
This true story chronicles the authors experience going to Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris. Detailing the painstaking classes learning classic French cooking, this book explores love, following a dream and most important excellent food. Each dish is described through the French Chef who is teaching the class and then explored by the new student of French cooking. It is fascinating to see the schools inter workings woven into her personal story she tells with passion. She strikes a necessary balance between describing her personal life in Paris and the culinary world she is discovering and makes for a wonderful read. She also includes wonderful recipes!
Book 29
This true story chronicles the authors experience going to Le Cordon Bleu cooking school in Paris. Detailing the painstaking classes learning classic French cooking, this book explores love, following a dream and most important excellent food. Each dish is described through the French Chef who is teaching the class and then explored by the new student of French cooking. It is fascinating to see the schools inter workings woven into her personal story she tells with passion. She strikes a necessary balance between describing her personal life in Paris and the culinary world she is discovering and makes for a wonderful read. She also includes wonderful recipes!
Book 29
Saturday, June 4, 2011
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