Highlights
Quality
He describes his firsthand sensations and observations with the delicious certainty he has cultivated since heat
Babbo’s and like chefs went down in flames then but buford emerged infected with the desire to cook and to cook french
Buford is an excellent storyteller with the tasteful ability to allow his own compulsive somewhat flawed and gleefully obsessiv... Read More
I also liked the fact that he shared his knowledge of history culture and his relationship with the people he encounters along ... Read More
Competitiveness
I recommend it to anyone serious about cooking a la franchise
Bufords obsession to become a french chef after his italian adventures not in this book
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- This product had a total of 562 reviews as of our last analysis date on Oct 23 2020.
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
The writing in this book mirrors bufords development as a chef and showcases his willingness to truly become someone else somewhere else
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It offers insights into a world of french cuisine that i hardly knew existed told from a compelling personal perspective
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I like to touch fruit and vegetables reason for which i would never order from fresh direct
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Bufords successful schooling in sometimes dysfunctional lyonnais kitchens is a voyage not to be missed
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It gives a good feel for the expat experience for the highstakes restaurant and culinary school scenes in lyon for what living in a french city other than paris is like for an expat
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Bill buford is an interesting guy along the lines of bill bryson if you have read his books
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Terry whalin is an editor and the author of more than 60 books including his latest 10 publishing myths insights every author needs to succeed
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Doing the same thing in france