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Alinea
Grant Achatz
Ten Speed Press, 2008
Buy it if you want to dive deep into avant garde
I just received the book....Pictures are amazing and the dishes just out of this world.... Certainly not for the home cook or the gourmet ...This is serious work so if you would like to replicate whole dishes it would be a challenge just gathering resources and ...
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The South Beach Diet Dining Guide: Your Reference Guide to Restaurants Across America (The South Beach Diet)
Arthur Agatston
Rodale Books, 2005
South Beach Diet works miracles!
I went on the South Beach Diet in November 2005. In one year I went from weighing 280 lbs to weighing 215! My cholesterol went from 221 to 141,and my blood pressure went from 150/100 to 117/77 (with NO drugs). Also I lost 6 inches around my waist. It went from 42 ...
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Eat This Not That! for Kids!: Be the Leanest, Fittest Family on the Block!
David Zinczenko, Matt Goulding
Rodale Books, 2008
Arm Your Child With Eat This Not That For Kids!
Book Review: Eat This Not That For Kids!
From: www.BasilAndSpice.com
Have you ever visited a middle school cafeteria? Unbeknownst to parents, some school districts allow children to purchase three ice creams every day for their lunches! And our children are ...
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Kitchen Confidential Updated Ed: Adventures in the Culinary Underbelly (P.S.)
Anthony Bourdain
Harper Perennial, 2007
A great read!
It's amazing where writing talent is found. I originally discovered Bourdain via his "Les Halles Cookbook" -- one of the funniest cookbooks I have ever read. And then slowly, I began to remember -- hadn't this same guy written an earlier book, much more scandalous?
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The Biggest Loser Calorie Counter: The Quick and Easy Guide to Thousands of Foods from Grocery Stores and ...
The Biggest Loser Experts And Cast
Rodale Press, 2006
Get It- and Be the Biggest Winner
The first 27 pages of this book consist of "tips" for losing weight. This includes things such as:
-the Biggest Loser diet in a nutshell
-how to keep a food journal
-how to read labels
-a section where the Biggest Losers from the show share their favorite foods ...
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ZagatSurvey 2009 New York City Restaurants (Zagatsurvey: New York City Restaurants)
Zagat Survey
Zagat Survey, 2008
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Fast Food Nation
Eric Schlosser
Harper Perennial, 2005
The true world of Fast Food opens before your eyes!
This book is truly interesting in that it explains a process that many consumers thought that they were already familiar with.
This book will explain why:
1) it always seems the person at the register is being "trained".
2) kids flock to most fast food ...
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Eat This Not That!: Thousands of Simple Food Swaps That Can Save You 10, 20, 30 Pounds-or More!
David Zinczenko, Matt Goulding
Rodale Books, 2007
Eat This> Not That>
From: www.BasilAndSpice.com
Book Review: Eat This Not That (Rodale, 2008) by David Zinczenko
The prolific writer David Zinczenko, Editor-in-Chief of Men's Health Magazine is regularly publishing books that assist the consumer with better food choices. His latest ...
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Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip--Confessions of a Cynical Waiter
Steve Dublanica Aka The Waiter
Ecco, 2008
THANK YOU
Thank you Mr. Dublanica, for writing this book. Brilliant, thoughtful, funny, educational. And you are a damn good writer. Congratulations on finding your passion and moving beyond the purgatory of the restaurant industry.
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Eat Me: The Food and Philosophy of Kenny Shopsin
Kenny Shopsin, Carolynn Carreno
Knopf, 2008
A Cookbook and Life Story Joyfully Shared
Effective translation from one art form to another is a high wire act of the greatest difficulty - readers may agree for example that the film director faces an uphill battle to craft an effective cinematic experience from even the most masterfully written novel.
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Dinner with a Perfect Stranger: An Invitation Worth Considering
David Gregory
WaterBrook Press, 2005
a thoughtful interaction with Jesus
I just finished this book and I must say I was surprised. It was very good. My initial worry was that it would be fluffy, but the portrait of Jesus struck the right balance between his being compassionate and winsome on the one hand, but far from passive or a push-over ...
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The Big Fat Duck Cookbook
Heston Blumenthal
Bloomsbury USA, 2008
The authoritative must-have from the culinary genius behind The Fat Duck, the restaurant named best in the world by Restaurant magazine This lavishly illustrated, stunningly designed, and gorgeously photographed masterpiece takes you inside the head of maverick restaurateur, Heston Blumenthal. Separated into three sections (History; ...
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Eat Out, Eat Right: The Guide to Healthier Restaurant Eating
Hope S. Warshaw
Agate Surrey, 2008
Must have for anyone who eats out
This is a handy book for anyone who eats out. My favorite part is the suggested meals to order for each type of restaurant (Italian, Mexican, Chinese, Pizza, etc.). The author's tips are practical and straightforward. I like that she makes it possible to eat well ...
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Dip Into Something Different: A Collection of Recipes from Our Fondue Pot to Yours
Melting Pot Restaurants Inc
Melting Pot Restaurants Inc, 2008
Create a perfect night out by gathering friends and family around a pot of warm melted cheese, chocolate or a cooking style eager to add flavor to your favorite dipper. The Melting Pot dares you to Dip Into Something Different�������® with this collection of recipes from our fondue to yours.
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Bouchon
Thomas Keller
Artisan, 2004
Excellent gift
This was bought as a gift. Rarely do you get a chance to give a gift that keeps on giving. In addition, it shows careful thought. The recipes outlined in the book can be accomplished and make the "chef" who cooks them a star. So the giver is one too!!!
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