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Old 01-20-2008, 02:16 AM
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Chef Any good inspiring chef stories books out there?
Is there a good, inspiring chef's book out there?.. Real life of a chef.. its not always glamorous like what we perceive on tv.. right?..
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Pepin did one

Kitchen confidential is a must read (bourdian) (The guy who is being shown on the ads on this site for no reservations)

There are a few its jsut too early to think
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Marco Pierre White "Devil in the Kitchen"
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Letters to a Young Chef by Daniel Boulud is fantastic. It is comprised of little vignettes addressing many different facets of starting a career in the kitchen. He uses humor and forthright commentary to paint his picture. Highly recommended and easy to absorb.
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"Soul of a Chef" by Michael Ruhlman
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