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The Soul Of A Chef: The Journey Toward Perfection

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The Soul Of A Chef: The Journey Toward Perfection

by Michael Ruhlman

Penguin Books | July 19, 2001 | Trade Paperback

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In his second in-depth foray into the world of professional cooking, Michael Ruhlman journeys into the heart of the profession. Observing the rigorous Certified Master Chef exam at the Culinary Institute of America, the most influential cooking school in the country, Ruhlman enters the lives and kitchens of rising star Michael Symon and renowned Thomas Keller of the French Laundry. This fascinating book will satisfy any reader''s hunger for knowledge about cooking and food, the secrets of successful chefs, at what point cooking becomes an art form, and more. Like Ruhlman''s The Making of a Chef, this is an instant classic in food writing-one of the fastest growing and most popular subjects today.

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Micheal Ruhlman did a great job putting three different stories together in this one. Part one is a near-perfect portrait of what a chef goes through to even get a shot at a CMC title. Parts two and three give us a great inside look at two very different kitchens with two very different chefs. I highly recommend this book to anyone interested in the culinary industry.