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Food for Thought - Culinary Books 📕

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Books for the home cook, aspiring chef, or for anyone wanting to read some culinary centric books!
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I highly recommend this book to anyone looking to start in kitchens, Michael Ruhlman is able to capture what it is like to be a chef, with a couple different stories within. This book has so many valuable insights into the professional cooking world...
The Soul of a Chef: The Journey toward Perfection
 
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One of the more well known food writer personalities, Anthony Bourdain masterfully depicts the kitchen culture. Likening the life of a chef as one of a pirate or a rockstar. It is an extremely entertaining book, and by the first 10 pages you will no...
Kitchen Confidential Updated Edition (P.S.)
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This book changed the way I thought about food and has helped me balance dishes more. I would recommend reading/listening even if you are just wanting to make better food at home.
SALT FAT ACID HEAT
 
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If you want to get into restaurants, this shows the power of exceptional hospitality for guest. Good read.
Unreasonable Hospitality: The Power of Giving
 
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Great for aspiring chefs, or anybody who wants to have a more organized kitchen. Mis en place is the base for any good cook.
Master Mise en Place: How Prepping Ingredients Improves Your Cooking