The Saucier's Apprentice: One Long Strange Trip through the Great Cooking School

Description: The Saucier's Apprentice by Bob Spitz Combining an outrageous travelogue with gastronomic lore, hands-on cooking instruction, hot-tempered chefs, and a batch of memorable recipes, Spitzs odyssey recounts the transformation of a professional writer--and lifelong kitchen amateur--into a world-class cook. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description In the blink of an eye, Bob Spitz turned fifty, finished an eight-year book project and a fourteen-year marriage, had his heart stolen and broken on the rebound, and sought salvation the only way he knew how. He fled to Europe, where he hopscotched among the finest cooking schools in pursuit of his dream. Spitz hit the fabled cooking-school circuit in a series of idyllic European villages, and The Sauciers Apprentice is a chronicle of his exploits. Combining an outrageous travelogue with gastronomic lore, hands-on cooking instruction, hot-tempered chefs, local personalities, and a batch of memorable recipes, Spitzs odyssey recounts the transformation of a professional writer—and lifelong kitchen amateur—into a world-class cook. Author Biography Bob Spitz is the author of The Beatles, a New York Times bestseller. His articles appear regularly in almost every important magazine and newspaper. He lives in Darien, Connecticut. Review An inspiring tale of picking up the pieces . . . with a spatula.-- "Kirkus Reviews"This author was born to write about all things gastronomic. . . . This rapturously written book about food, and life . . . was a delightful surprise.-- "Readers Digest" Review Text "This author was born to write about all things gastronomic. . . . This rapturously written book about food, and life . . . was a delightful surprise." Review Quote "This author was born to write about all things gastronomic. . . . This rapturously written book about food, and life . . . was a delightful surprise." Promotional "Headline" An inspiring tale of picking up the pieces . . . with a spatula. Details ISBN0393335380 Author Bob Spitz Short Title SAUCIERS APPRENTICE Language English ISBN-10 0393335380 ISBN-13 9780393335385 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 641.013 Illustrations Yes Year 2009 Place of Publication New York Country of Publication United States Edition 1st Subtitle One Long Strange Trip through the Great Cooking Schools of Europe AU Release Date 2009-05-01 NZ Release Date 2009-05-01 US Release Date 2009-05-01 UK Release Date 2009-05-01 Pages 324 Publisher WW Norton & Co Publication Date 2009-05-01 Imprint WW Norton & Co Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:130412397;

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