If You Can Stand the Heat: Tales from Chefs and Restaurateurs
by Dawn Davis
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Author: Dawn DavisEdition: Mass Market Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1999-10-01
ISBN: 0140281584
Number of pages: 336
Publisher: Penguin (Non-Classics)
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Book Review: A fine accomplishment...
Summary: 5 Stars
Reading D. Davis' "If You Can Stand the Heat" is a multiply experience. Perusing the pages one can clearly smell, sense, sniff, feel, taste and admire the art of some of America's finest chefs. "If You Can Stand the Heat" is energized with exuberance and that, very New York (the author lives in NYC) and never ending quest for excellence. Besides her effortless style in "If You Can Stand the Heat" D. Davis seems to confirm the old adage: "It doesn't matter what you do but do it with all your heart." The author does not conceal the admiration for the people she's writing about and at the same time she keeps her detachment intact. Life inspiring stories (my favorite are Anne Kearney's and Marc Jolis') in "If You Can Stand the Heat" in a way represent that profoundly American spirit "I can do it too." Kudos to D. Davis for she proves without any reservation that she, indeed, can stand the heat. While the structure of the book follows the traditional path: a portrait of a master followed by her/his favorite recipes an invaluable source of practical information is the sub-chapter following each presentation and extensive appendix for those who seriously consider jumping into the fray. "If You Can Stand the Heat" could be enjoyable reading for almost anyone, but the book is indispensable to those on the crossroad, still undecided whether they should follow their passion and pursue an entirely new career. There are warnings however and as one of the portrayed chefs observes: "It's hard work, it's greasy, it's hot. Your legs get sore, your feet get sore, your back gets sore. It's not glamorous. When everyone is out partying, you're providing the party." Or, to quote Anne Kearney from the book: "Fame can't be your motivating factor, because you can work hard your whole life and fall through the cracks without anyone ever taking notice." D. Davis has accomplished a very fine piece of work. I'm eagerly waiting for her next.
Summary of If You Can Stand the Heat: Tales from Chefs and Restaurateurs
What's the restaurant business really like? Expert chefs share their stories, secrets, and recipes for success.Chefs and restaurateurs are today's most glamorized professions. But for every person who starts their own eatery, thousands more merely dream about it. Whether you are seriously considering making a career out of your passion for the kitchen or you're an armchair foodie, If You Can Stand the Heat is essential reading. This informative and dishy insider's collection of interviews with some of the country's leading chefs and food professionals shows what it takes to make it in the world of food, and helps answer such questions as: What are the first steps in opening up a restaurant? What can I expect if I make a mid-life career change?
Among the many stories here, Edna Lewis, the grand dame of Southern cuisine, talks about the importance of mentoring; Bobby Flay of Mesa Grill and Bolo discusses the chef as entrepreneur; and Rick Bayless of Frontera Grill shows how to pick the perfect spot for a restaurant. Each chef or restaurateur offers a recipe from his or her own personal collection, and numerous sidebars provide essential facts about every aspect of the business. From bad burns to bad luck, from five-star restaurants to corner cafes, these professionals reveal how incredibly difficult, but immensely rewarding, it is to work your way to the top of the food chain.
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