Cookbooks, Food & Wine

Explosive Flavors from the Southwestern Kitchen - Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill Cookbook
Explosive Flavors from the Southwestern Kitchen - Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill Cookbook

Review:My daughter in law just made a trip to NYC and ate at Bobby Flay's Mesa Grill and I thought that it would be fun to get a cookbook from his restaurant. The book is excellent and the service was great as well. Read more

A Cook's Tour: In Search of the Perfect Meal
A Cook's Tour: In Search of the Perfect Meal

Review:Bourdain is an outspoken, frequently crass man and his writing is no different. Frankly I did not care how drunk he got or how often. I nearly quit reading because of his crassness. But I'm no quitter. The descriptions of the foods and places were worth wading through the unsavory parts. I have never watched his television show and after reading this, don't plan to in the future.
The most memorable character was the female owner of a Saigon restaurant. And the most impressive meal? A t... Read more

Appetites: A Cookbook
Appetites: A Cookbook

Review:I bought this for my girlfriend's birthday and so, she made ratatouille for Thanksgiving. Oh, so good, even if Bourdain's recipe has an abundance of steps. Although this is obviously a cookbook, there is a lot about technique and a philosophy of cooking. A good read, even when you're not in the kitchen. Read more

Get Jiro!
Get Jiro!

Review:Those of you who know me here on Amazon know that I generally tend to get into an overabundance of detail when it comes to my comic reviews.

GET JIRO! is one that doesn't need it.

Plotted and co-scripted by famous chef and TV personality Anthony Bourdain, we get a future where food rules the world. A lone sushi chef who is caught between a corporate giant food lord (read: crime lord) and a unscrupulous organic macrobiotic vegetarian food lord and everyone wants him for his skill. H... Read more

A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook (P.S.)
A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook (P.S.)

Review:I happen to like Bourdain's snarky, crude style. His restaurant tips have lead to some incredible meals.

The chapter on Alan Richman was worth the price of the purchase ( to me anyway, but I'm a fan) Read more

Sex, Pain, Madness, and the Making of a Great Chef
Sex, Pain, Madness, and the Making of a Great Chef

Review:A great book written in true colours and honesty. A chef who has many years over the stoves will fully understand this book and if you strive every day for nothing but perfection, insisting on perfection on every aspect of kitchen operations, you too, will succeed.... Marco is exceptional and one of the best chefs of our era. Read more

and Staying Healthy (The Muscle for Life Series Book 3)
and Staying Healthy (The Muscle for Life Series Book 3)

Review:My husband has a passion for bodybuilding and just recently decided to compete. A struggle for me as a mother and his supportive wife is cooking dinner that everyone likes. Your book is great for all of us. I'm a fitness freak too so I love your lean recipes and my daughter eats everything as well. Keep up the good work! Read more

425 Fiery Recipes from All Across America (Barbecue! Bible Cookbooks)
425 Fiery Recipes from All Across America (Barbecue! Bible Cookbooks)

Review:if you have never tried the Jalapeno Jerk Baby Back Ribs you should. New to grilling. Recipe has many steps buy it was very easy to follow because of the books organization. If it ever stops raining i will be at my grill again. Read more

Over 150 Fresh and Delicious Recipes to Speed Weight Loss
Over 150 Fresh and Delicious Recipes to Speed Weight Loss

Review:I was satisfied with this book and so was the person that we gave it to. It is good for suggestions to start off on a plan to loose weight but you must understand that you have to be willing to change your life style if your want to be successful in any weight loss program. There is no quick fix that will magically do it for you. Read more

With More than 150 Inspirational Low-Carb - High-Fat Recipes to Maximize Your Health
With More than 150 Inspirational Low-Carb - High-Fat Recipes to Maximize Your Health

Review:Beautiful book with great, tasty and kid approved recipes.
I'm not a natural cook and frankly I'd prefer to buy something ready to go, but even I've managed to successfully make several of these recipes! Read more

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