Comments on: HSB Recommended Reading

By: Nick Lindauer

Nick Lindauer — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 10:45:16 +0000

The Time Out New York that came in yesterday recommends the following:
Insatiable: Tales from a Life of Delicious - Gael Greene
Garlic and Sapphires - Ruth Reichl
Eating My Words - Mimi Sheraton

By: Daniel

Daniel — Thu, 13 Apr 2006 00:59:35 +0000

Any of you ever went into a barnes and noble to find a chile plant book. yea good luck they have like one and it sucks and is wrapped in plastic. Anyone grow thier own chile’s out there and has a california like climate? I cant get anything to grow. Green thumb of doom.

By: thakswet

thakswet — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 22:38:13 +0000

I’ve been wondering if his other stories are any good. Aren’t they detective stories? Are they food related in any way shape or form?

By: Cheffy

Cheffy — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 22:35:40 +0000

Fork it over was an exciting book, I thought. I am an avid Anthony Bourdain fan, even his non-food books are worth a look.

By: thakswet

thakswet — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 21:47:29 +0000

Here’s the last couple I’ve read and recommend:

1. “The Food Chronology: A Food Lover’s Compendium of Events and Anecdotes, From Prehistory to the Present” by James Trager

2. “The Kitchen Detective” by Christopher Kimball

3. “Why Does Popcorn Pop?” by Don Voorhees

4. “The Professional Chef” 7th Edition by the CIA

By: Jodie

Jodie — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 15:56:17 +0000

loco luna brian on 4/12/2006 at 11:29 am said:

He also has the perfect job - traveling + great food/drink! Simply an amazing way to make a living.

I agree completely! Must be nice.

By: loco luna brian

loco luna brian — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 15:29:57 +0000

Jodie on 4/12/2006 at 11:21 am said:

I LOVE HIM! He is such an ass, but such a lovable ass because he is just being honest. But I would NOT want to work in the kitchen with him. Chefs are their own breed and what makes him lovable on TV makes him the most hatred man in the kitchens! But I would definitely sit down and have a drink or two with him! (OK, it doesn’t take much to make me have a drink with anyone in particular, but I think I might enjoy talking with him! )

He also has the perfect job - traveling + great food/drink! Simply an amazing way to make a living.

By: Jodie

Jodie — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 15:21:10 +0000

loco luna brian on 4/12/2006 at 8:53 am said:

I highly recommend “Kitchen Confidential” by Anthony Bourdain. He did the Chef’s Tour series on Food Network and has another show on the Travel Channel now.

He is kind of like the anti-celebrity chef. Very honest, very entertaining; you will laugh out loud and learn too.

I LOVE HIM! He is such an ass, but such a lovable ass because he is just being honest. But I would NOT want to work in the kitchen with him. Chefs are their own breed and what makes him lovable on TV makes him the most hatred man in the kitchens! But I would definitely sit down and have a drink or two with him! (OK, it doesn’t take much to make me have a drink with anyone in particular, but I think I might enjoy talking with him! )

By: Jodie

Jodie — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 15:09:48 +0000

I LOVE FOOD books! I love to cook and of course eat, as you can tell by the size of my behind! Always looking for the next great food book! Thanks Nick!

By: Adam2

Adam2 — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 14:14:37 +0000

Anthony Bourdain is by far my favorite, A Cook’s Tour is also a great read. His writing is fantastic! Thanks for the suggestions Nick, I am always looking for a good book.