Tough Cookies

by Simon Wright | Biographies & Memoirs |
ISBN: 1861979754 Global Overview for this book
Registered by Pollyanna-n of Rostrevor, South Australia Australia on 4/7/2012
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Journal Entry 1 by Pollyanna-n from Rostrevor, South Australia Australia on Saturday, April 7, 2012
Four short biographies of recent famous British chefs, focussing on their entry into cooking. Most interesting if you already have some background or interest in these chefs. An easy read.


Released 11 yrs ago (4/8/2012 UTC) at Martha's Pantry in Wellington City, Wellington Province New Zealand

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Left on doorstep as cafe closed.

Journal Entry 3 by kiwiinengland at Dunedin, Otago New Zealand on Monday, April 9, 2012
Thought I would visit this cafe on Easter Monday, but it was shut. I peered in all the windows to try and see the size of the OBCZ shelf without any luck, instead I just found myself staring at a woman icing cupcakes - perhaps Martha herself.

As I went to the door to find the opening hours I saw this well placed book sitting snuggly on the doorstep. Nice themed release Pollyanna-n.

Journal Entry 4 by kiwiinengland at Wellington City, Wellington Province New Zealand on Friday, April 13, 2012
Some interesting summaries of these famous (and not so famous) British chefs.

This was written in about 2004, and it is interesting to see in particular how the first two chefs have become more famous. Gordon Ramsey is almost a caricature of the angry chef, and with the present economic crisis is in serious difficulties.

I enjoyed the second chef most, Heston Blumenthal, as I've seen a show he did where his enthusiasm was amazing. He had an fairy tale theme to some of the meal and it really suited his style.

Journal Entry 5 by kiwiinengland at Thorndon, Wellington Province New Zealand on Saturday, April 14, 2012

Released 11 yrs ago (4/13/2012 UTC) at Thorndon, Wellington Province New Zealand

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This is being sent to stringofpearls as part of a celebration of St George's day. They enjoy cooking so I hope they enjoy this book.

Journal Entry 6 by stringofpearls at Escondido, California USA on Saturday, April 21, 2012
Thank you, KiwiinEngland! I'm not sure if you noticed or it's a coincidence that I just read a book about one woman's experience at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris, but this is a great follow-up. Thanks also for the other goodies.

Journal Entry 7 by stringofpearls at Escondido, California USA on Wednesday, February 6, 2013
I read this shortly after you sent it, KiwiinEngland, so I'm slapping my own wrist for not making this journal entry then.
Years ago there was a funny British sit-com called "Chef!" about an arrogant chef bullying his kitchen staff. At the time I thought it was exaggerated though I've since realized it wasn't. Each of these four top chefs describe their rise in a very competitive field. Very interesting!

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