As does his, or rather, the book title: A History of The World In 6 Glasses
by Tom Standage.
Doesn't that sound fascinating? I thought so, too. And for only $3.19 (price subject to change, of course), why not? I thought so, too.
Showing posts with label Books. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Books. Show all posts
Saturday, October 15, 2011
And Another Low Priced (Food, Well, Beverage, Related) Kindle Book That I Have Downloaded But Not Yet Read.
My title says it all.
As does his, or rather, the book title: A History of The World In 6 Glasses
by Tom Standage.
Doesn't that sound fascinating? I thought so, too. And for only $3.19 (price subject to change, of course), why not? I thought so, too.
As does his, or rather, the book title: A History of The World In 6 Glasses
by Tom Standage.
Doesn't that sound fascinating? I thought so, too. And for only $3.19 (price subject to change, of course), why not? I thought so, too.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Another Day, Another Kindle Bargain (Food Related) Book.
This time it's a cookbook, and I have no musings to go along with it.
How to Eat by Nigella Lawson, for only $2.69.
I've downloaded it, myself, but I haven't taken the time to look at it yet. I've been a fan of Nigella for years, though.
Really, what's not to love about her?
How to Eat by Nigella Lawson, for only $2.69.
I've downloaded it, myself, but I haven't taken the time to look at it yet. I've been a fan of Nigella for years, though.
Really, what's not to love about her?
Wednesday, October 12, 2011
Oh, So, Glamorous.
Not.
I haven't cooked, worked, in a restaurant kitchen since 1995.
I've been out of the game for a loooong time.
Suffice it to say that I did my time on the line, such as it was, in a low volume roadside cafe, before Food Network became what it is today, and before being a chef appeared to be such a glamorous profession to so many.
I started out as a dishwasher. Trust me when I say that I have no illusions. No illusions at all about the glamorous life, and working conditions, to be found in a restaurant kitchen.
Obviously my experiences were nowhere close to those of Anthony Bourdain. But, I could still somewhat relate to his book, Kitchen Confidential, back when I first read it. Because of that, I've always been a little fond of his irascible self.
Available at $1.99, for one day only, today, and yes there are not many more hours left in today as I type this post, as Amazon's Kindle Daily Deal. Yes, I am an Amazon Associate. Why not? I'm a Prime member, and I love reading Kindle (Software for PC, for me) books, and shopping Amazon, myself.
If you're not offended by Anthony Bourdain, I recommend this book at a higher, or the regular, price. But, if you're already offended by Mr. Bourdain, Kitchen Confidential is not going to endear him to you.
I haven't cooked, worked, in a restaurant kitchen since 1995.
I've been out of the game for a loooong time.
Suffice it to say that I did my time on the line, such as it was, in a low volume roadside cafe, before Food Network became what it is today, and before being a chef appeared to be such a glamorous profession to so many.
I started out as a dishwasher. Trust me when I say that I have no illusions. No illusions at all about the glamorous life, and working conditions, to be found in a restaurant kitchen.
Obviously my experiences were nowhere close to those of Anthony Bourdain. But, I could still somewhat relate to his book, Kitchen Confidential, back when I first read it. Because of that, I've always been a little fond of his irascible self.
Available at $1.99, for one day only, today, and yes there are not many more hours left in today as I type this post, as Amazon's Kindle Daily Deal. Yes, I am an Amazon Associate. Why not? I'm a Prime member, and I love reading Kindle (Software for PC, for me) books, and shopping Amazon, myself.
If you're not offended by Anthony Bourdain, I recommend this book at a higher, or the regular, price. But, if you're already offended by Mr. Bourdain, Kitchen Confidential is not going to endear him to you.
Sunday, October 9, 2011
I May Be In Love!
I haven't tried it yet, true, so I may not be in love, but the concept is something I've wanted for a long, long, time.
Effectively, indexing of all my cookbooks. Together. In one searchable index.
I may have to rethink downsizing my cookbook collection. Again.
Love is my first thought, but my second is why haven't I heard of this before?
I came across it in a post at Baking Bites, but why isn't it all over the blogosphere? Why isn't everyone talking about it? Why isn't everyone as excited about it as I am?
In other words, what is wrong with it?
"The course of true love never did run smooth."
William Shakespeare
William Shakespeare
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