Download or read book Chef Wars Top Chef Top Chef Masters Top Chef Just Desserts written by Arthur E. Perkins, Jr. and published by Createspace Independent Pub. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Three of the four most popular chef-based reality series are Top Chef, Top Chef Masters and Top Chef - Just Desserts. Each has dvnamic leadership: Tom Colicchio and Gail Simmons for Top Chef; Tom Colicchio for Top Chef Masters; Gail Simmons and John Iuzzini for Top Chef- Just Desserts. What is it about these chef competitions that is uniquely appealing to BRAVO viewers? The quirky personalities of the competing chefs, all trying to rise quickly in the culinary profession and facing a lot of competition, is primary for me in Top Chef and Top Chef-Just Desserts. The Top Chef Masters, having already arrived at the pinnacle of their profession, are much more relaxed and sharing. The personalities of the staff and judges are important for Top Chef and for Top Chef-Just Desserts, but less so for Top Chef Masters as the show has been set up in a decentralized mode with the master chefs the major stars. Top Chef is set up to feature the competing chefs plus to a lesser extent Tom Colicchio with approximately 15 episodes. Top Chef Masters is truly decentralized, with about 24 master chefs competing in preliminary rounds and champions rounds totalling about 10 episodes. Top Chef- Just Desserts is set up just like regular Top Chef but with fewer chefs and fewer episodes. There are a variety of tasks which are the challenges the chefs face. In Top Chef there are Quickfire Challenges to test specific skills and abilities and there are Elimination Challenges which will test a broader array of skills, particularly ability to handle unexpected situations and twists. Top Chef Masters and Top Chef-Just Desserts have quite similar episode structures. The purpose of all except a few episodes is to find a loser (who is eliminated) and one winner (who gets a reward most of the time) . Arthur E. Perkins Jr. grew up in New England and has also lived in the Northeast, Midwest and South. He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a B.S. Economics and from the Sloan School of Management with a M.S. Management. He had a 19 year management with large process industry companies. His second career has been consulting with small management services companies. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and dog. He has 2 adult children. He is a superfan of Top Chef, Top Chef Masters and Top Chef-Just Desserts. This is his second book and a third one on Hell's Kitchen will be available in 2011.
Download or read book How to Cook Like a Top Chef written by Emily Wise Miller and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2010-07-14 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Collects recipes from six seasons of "Top Chef," including clam ceviche, oil-poached arctic char, tandoori pork ribs, and vegan corn tamales.
Download or read book Tune In to Wow Leadership written by Sheri Staak and published by Greenleaf Book Group. This book was released on 2015-01-06 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A viewing guide to help leaders focus on their own development and set their internal DVR to WOW! The fictional world of TV depicts a plethora of characters who embody what Sheri Staak calls “WOW leadership qualities.” (Incompetents are not in short supply either.) Drawing from classics and recent favorites alike, she showcases heroes or leaders from NCIS to Hawaii Five-O - Blue Bloods as well as villains-from The Sopranos to NYPD Blue to Breaking Bad-to illustrate her insights in entertaining and vividly memorable ways. Far from taking a conventional approach, Staak posits that whether you’re a veteran executive or an aspiring manager, you can learn a great deal about becoming an extraordinary leader by tuning in to popular TV programs. She's selected specific "scenes in episodes" or "instances" that pinpoint what to do and what not to do in the workplace to invest in others, constantly improve your own skills, build trust, and earn respect. She supplements those “Tune In” features with practical lists of key actions to take to strengthen the character traits every top-notch leader must possess. And for times when you’re faced with an issue such as broken trust or poor communication that must be repaired, Staak draws on her estimable experience to suggest implementable, effective solutions. Those bulleted lists, plus the exercises she calls “WOW in Action,” will help you quickly evaluate where you stand in comparison to the WOW ideal. Be you a Millennial or a Baby Boomer, you’ll learn how to become the type of effective communicator, confident visionary, inspirational motivator, agent of change, and bold decision maker your direct reports will proclaim to be a “great boss.”
Download or read book Culinary Careers For Dummies written by Michele Thomas and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-10-11 with total page 397 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fast and easy way to find your place in the culinary field Ever dream of exploring an exciting career in culinary arts or cooking but don't know where to begin? Culinary Careers For Dummies is the perfect book for anyone who dreams of getting into the culinary profession. Whether you're a student, an up-and-coming chef looking for direction, or are simply interested in reinventing yourself and trying your hand at a new career, Culinary Careers For Dummies provides the essential information every culinary novice needs to enter and excel in the food service industry. Packed with advice on selecting a culinary school and tips for using your degree to land your dream job, Culinary Careers For Dummies offers up-to-the-minute information on: culinary training, degrees, and certificates; the numerous career options available (chef, chef's assistant, pastry chef, food stylist, caterer, line cook, restaurant publicist/general manager, Sommelier, menu creator, food writer, consultant/investor, etc.) and the paths to get there; basic culinary concepts and methods; advice on finding a niche in the culinary world; culinary core competencies; food safety and proper food handling; real-life descriptions of what to expect on the job; and how to land a great culinary job. Expert guidance on cooking up your career plan to enter the food service industry Tips and advice on what to study to get you where you're headed Packed with information on the many career options in the culinary field Culinary Careers For Dummies is a one-stop reference for anyone who is interested in finding a career in this growing and lucrative field.
Download or read book Food and Famine in the 21st Century 2 volumes written by William A. Dando and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2012-02-13 with total page 892 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive two-volume encyclopedia examines specific famines throughout history and contains entries on key topics related to food production, security and policies, and famine, giving readers an in-depth look at food crises and their causes, responses to them, and outcomes. Famines have claimed more lives across human history than all the wars ever fought. This two-volume set represents the most comprehensive study of food and famine currently available, providing the broadest analysis of hunger and famine causes as well as a detailed examination of the ramifications of cultural and natural hazards upon famine. Volume one focuses upon 50 topics and issues relating to the creation of hunger and famines in the world from 4000 BCE to 2100, including an overview of how agriculture has evolved from primitive hunting and gathering that supported limited numbers of people to a worldwide system that now feeds over seven billion people. Volume two, entitled Classic Famines, begins with famines of the past, from 4000 BCE to 2100 CE, includes ten classic famine case studies, and concludes with predictions of famines we could see in the 21st century and beyond.
Download or read book Top Chef the Cookbook written by The Creators of Top Chef and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2008-04-02 with total page 257 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A cookbook based on the first three seasons of the television cooking competition also includes behind-the-scenes anecdotes from the show, competitors' reflections, and episode guides.
Download or read book Chef Wars written by Arthur E. Perkins, Jr. and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2011-05-01 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Chef Wars: Hell's Kitchen" presents a series of commentary on the 8 seasons, 106 episodes and 115 competitors of HK1 - HK8. The core chapters analyze the attributes of a HK Winner in the categories of Skills, Values, Teamwork and Behavior, Challenges and their associated Rewards and Punishments, the 8 HK winners, why they won and where they are now as this book goes to press early 2011. There are analyses of Favorite Chefs and Most Memorable Hell's Kitchen Moments. Appendices are Ramsay Condensed Biography and a summary of the Brigade System concept. Finally, there are indices of Chef's Finishing Position by Season and a List of Hell's Kitchen Guest Judges and Critics. This is the author's second book. He published "Circumnavigating the Globe: Amazing Race 10-14 and Amazing Race Asia 1-3." Arthur E. Perkins Jr. grew up in New England and has also lived in the Northeast, Midwest, and South. He graduated from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology with a B.S. Economics and from the Sloan School of Management at M.I.T. with a M.S. Management. He had a 19 year management career with large process industry companies. His second career has been consulting in small management services companies. He is an ardent international traveler. He lives in New Jersey with his wife and dog. He has two adult children. He is one of the many #1 superfans of Hell's Kitchen.
Download or read book Burger Bar written by Hubert Keller and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2015-08-01 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TAKE YOUR BURGERS FROM EVERYDAY TO EXTRAORDINARY WITH CHEF HUBERT KELLER "There are burgers and then there are Hubert Keller's Burger Bar burgers. In this book, Hubert Keller turns out original and delicious burgers and raises the bar for everyone else."—Alain Ducasse Drawing on his experience as a four-star chef and using only the finest fresh ingredients, Chef Hubert Keller, the creator and owner of the popular Burger Bar restaurants in Las Vegas, St. Louis, and San Francisco, reveals how to re-create his sophisticated, succulent burgers in your own home. Burger Bar features more than 50 inspirational recipes for Keller's burgers and sides that emphasize high-quality ingredients, fabulous flavor combinations, and simple preparation techniques. From meaty delights such as the New York Strip Surprise Burger and the Greek Burger, to the off-the-beaten-path Crab Sliders and Buffalo Burger, to must-have sides and sauces such as Perfect French Fries and Piquillo Pepper Ketchup, there's a recipe to delight every palate. Packed with professional tips on preparation and presentation plus Keller's "Build Your Own" techniques, Burger Bar is the go-to cookbook for anyone who wants to know how to build a better burger.
Download or read book Mexico One Plate At A Time written by Rick Bayless and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2000-10-25 with total page 392 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 120 recipes that includes classics as well as some original creations.
Download or read book Top Chef The Quickfire Cookbook written by Bravo Media and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-06-08 with total page 418 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The creators of Bravo’s Top Chef share seventy-five Quickfire memorable recipes in this cookbook featuring tips, photos, contestant interviews, and more. The much-anticipated follow-up to the New York Times best-selling Top Chef: The Cookbook is here! Drawing from the first five seasons of the show, Top Chef: The Quickfire Cookbook features 75 of the best recipes—from Spike’s Pizza alla Greek to Stephanie’s Bittersweet Chocolate Cake—culled from the Top Chef Quickfire Challenges. Everything the home chef needs to assemble an impressive meal and channel the energy of the Quickfire kitchen is collected here, including advice on hosting a Quickfire Cocktail Party and staging your own Quickfire Challenges at home. Best of all, this book is spilling over with sidebar material, including tips for home chefs, interviews with contestants, fabulous photos, and fun trivia related to the chefs, dishes, and ingredients that make Top Chef a favorite.
Download or read book Talking with My Mouth Full written by Gail Simmons and published by Hachette Books. This book was released on 2012-02-21 with total page 237 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When Top Chef judge Gail Simmons first graduated from college, she felt hopelessly lost. All her friends were going to graduate school, business school, law school . . . but what was she going to do? Fortunately, a family friend gave her some invaluable advice-make a list of what you love to do, and let that be your guide. Gail wrote down four words: Eat. Write. Travel. Cook. Little did she know, those four words would become the basis for a career as a professional eater, cook, food critic, magazine editor, and television star. Today, she's the host of Top Chef: Just Desserts, permanent judge on Top Chef, and Special Projects Director at Food & Wine magazine. She travels all over the world, eats extraordinary food, and meets fascinating people. She's living the dream that so many of us who love to cook and eat can only imagine. But how did she get there? Talking with My Mouth Full follows her unusual and inspiring path to success, step-by-step and bite-by-bite. It takes the reader from her early years, growing up in a household where her mother ran a small cooking school, her father made his own wine, and family vacation destinations included Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East; through her adventures at culinary school in New York City and training as an apprentice in two of New York's most acclaimed kitchens; and on to her time spent assisting Vogue's legendary food critic Jeffrey Steingarten, working for renowned chef Daniel Boulud, and ultimately landing her current jobs at Food & Wine and on Top Chef. The book is a tribute to the incredible meals and mentors she's had along the way, examining the somewhat unconventional but always satisfying journey she has taken in order to create a career that didn't even exist when she first started working toward it. With memorable stories about the greatest (and worst) dishes she's eaten, childhood and behind-the-scenes photos, and recipes from Gail's family and her own kitchen, Talking with My Mouth Full is a true treat.
Download or read book Bringing It Home written by Gail Simmons and published by Grand Central Life & Style. This book was released on 2017-10-24 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The cookbook that Top Chef fans have been waiting for, from the celebrated judge who makes delicious food and inspired cooking accessible for home cooks. Gail Simmons is a beloved figure in the food world who has been a popular judge on Top Chef, the number-one rated food show on cable television since its inception. In Bringing It Home, Simmons shares her best recipes and food experiences. From her travels, exploring global flavors and keeping detailed diaries, to her Top Chef culinary adventures with the world's most notable chefs, she is always asking: "How can I bring this dish home to my own kitchen?" Her goal is to make fabulous recipes using accessible ingredients and smart, simple cooking techniques for successful family meals and easy entertaining. From Bloody Mary Eggs to Christmas Brisket Fried Rice; from Summer Vegetable Salad with Charred Lime Vinaigrette to Banana-Cardamom Upside Down Cake with Salty Caramel, there is a recipe for everyone in the family. Simmons also shares ingredient tips, cooking techniques, and many informative "Snippets," as well as personal and behind-the-scenes stories that will appeal to fans and food lovers everywhere.
Download or read book The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets written by Darra Goldstein and published by Oxford Companions. This book was released on 2015 with total page 947 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Celebrating sugar while acknowledging its complex history, 'The Oxford Companion to Sugar and Sweets' is the definitive guide to one of humankind's greatest sources of pleasure"--
Download or read book LudoBites written by Ludovic Lefebvre and published by Harper Collins. This book was released on 2012-10-09 with total page 590 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Visionary, charismatic master chef, Ludo Lefebvre, and his Los Angeles cult hit “pop-up” restaurant LudoBites are worshipped by critics and foodies alike. LudoBites, the book, is at once a chronicle and a cookbook, containing tales of the meteoric career of this “rock star” of the culinary world (who was running kitchens at age 24) and the full story of his brilliant innovation, the “pop up” or “touring” restaurant that moves from place to place. The star of the popular cable program, Ludo BitesAmerica, on the Sundance Channel, also offers phenomenal four-star recipes born out of the need to be mobile. Readers who love food, who admire genius, and fans of TV’s Top Chef, Top Chef Masters, and Iron Chef are going to want a taste of LudoBites.
Download or read book Playing with Fire written by Thomas G. Schaudel and published by . This book was released on 2008-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Playing With Fire: Whining & Dining on the Gold Coast is a voyeur's peek into the crazy world of the restaurant culture. Filled with vignettes of difficult customers, stressed-out cooks, harried wait staff, and the truly disturbed, this book takes an affectionate romp through Tom Schaudel's restaurants to introduce you to the most memorable cast of characters he's experienced in his forty years in the business. You'll meet a ninety-year old-woman who happens to be a serial "bird-flipper," a woman trying to drag a twenty-foot Christmas tree out the front door undetected, an elderly gentleman walking out with an 8.5" x 15" metal clipboard menu holder stuffed down his pants, and a woman who got drunk, passed out, got revived, and aced an intervention, all in under twenty minutes. An absolute must read for "foodies," these stories and the many others will provide pure entertainment and lots of laughs for a long, long time to come.
Download or read book wichcraft written by Tom Colicchio and published by Clarkson Potter. This book was released on 2010-10-27 with total page 337 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Slow-roasted meats, marinated vegetables, surprising flavor combinations, this is not your mother’s sandwich. With acclaimed restaurants located across the United States, and a high-profile job as head judge of the hit show Top Chef, Tom Colicchio is one of the best-known chefs and personalities in the culinary world today. His popular chain of ’wichcraft sandwich shops is known for crafting sandwiches with high-quality fresh ingredients prepared to Colicchio’s exacting standards. And since the first ’wichcraft opened in 2003, diners can’t seem to get enough. In ’wichcraft, Colicchio shares the shops’ secrets with step-by-step recipes for all their best-loved offerings. You’ll learn how to create new classics like Roasted Turkey with Avocado, Bacon, Onion Marmalade, and Mayonnaise, and Sicilian Tuna with Fennel, Black Olives, and Lemon; and elevate basic cold cuts through imaginative combinations like Smoked Ham with Avocado and Butter, and Salami with Marinated Cauliflower and Bitter Greens. Routine staples are refashioned into unforgettable meals, like Onion Frittata with Roasted Tomato and Cheddar, and Slow-Roasted Pork with Red Cabbage, Jalapeños, and Mustard. ’wichcraft is stuffed with sandwiches like these, and many more, that will add something special to both your lunchbox and your life. With 100 full-color photographs, recipes for pantry items including dressings and condiments, and a host of sandwich cookies and ice cream treats to round out your meals, this is the book to get a little ’wichcraft magic going in your own kitchen.
Download or read book The Official High Times Cannabis Cookbook written by Elise McDonough and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2012-03-21 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents recipes that feature cannabis as an ingredient, along with an introduction that covers topics such as the difference between hemp and cannabis, the plant's potency when eaten, different strains, and its fat content.
