Culinary Arts

Ruhlman propels himself and his readers through a score of kitchens and classrooms, from Asian and American regional cuisines to lunch cookery and even table waiting, in search of the elusive, unnamable elements of great cooking.

INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER Named a Notable Book of the Year by NPR and The Washington Post From award-winning actor and food obsessiveStanley Tucci comes an intimate and charming memoir of life in and out of the kitchen. Stanley Tucci grew up in an Italian American family that spent every...

Includes a new introduction written and read by Irvine Welsh When Chef Anthony Bourdain wrote "Don't Eat Before You Read This" in The New Yorker, he spared no one's appetite, revealing what goes on behind the kitchen door. In Kitchen Confidential, he expanded the appetizer into a deliciously...

Prepare to embark on a gastronomical journey with "Culinary Chemistry," an enthralling eBook that ignites the alchemy between science and cooking. This isn't just another collection of recipes; it's a veritable textbook for the senses, guiding food enthusiasts on an expedition through the intricacies of flavor, taste, and texture. Your adventure begins in the realm of taste. Uncover the secrets behind the basic tastes and how the tongue discerns each nuance. Delve into aromatic compounds and learn how they forge the complex profiles we relish in every bite. Discover the subtle yet essential...

On the twenty-fifth anniversary of Kurt Cobain’s death comes a new perspective on one of the most compelling icons of our time—and the only book written by someone who knew him. In early 1991, top music manager Danny Goldberg agreed to take on Nirvana, a critically acclaimed new band from...

“Salt, Fat, Acid, Heat will make you a better cook” (Bon Apetit). Millions of readers and cooks of all levels have radically transformed their skillset thanks to this indispensable cookbook from the chef NPR called “the next Julia Child.” Transform how you prep, cook, and think about...

Baking. It can get a guy killed. A shadowy master criminal has been kidnapping experts from the food industry and stealing both food and equipment. The crimes are so unrelated no one in the world had noticed the connections. No one except Albert Smith, that is.

A flawless night of fine dining. A deadly twist. Now, Kat Calloway with a little help from her new furry feline friend, Tux is scrambling to clear her name before she’s served up as the prime choice. Kat Calloway, the rising star chef at Larkspur, is living her dream—until the unthinkable happens. Harrison Vaughn, a cruel, self-important food critic, drops dead after devouring her perfectly plated meal. What was supposed to be a night of culinary perfection crumbles into a hellish disaster. With Vaughn’s death pinned on her, Kat becomes the main suspect in the murder investigation. ...

A summer cruise. Horseplay and hijinks. And DEATH on the high seas! Starry eyed intern Meg Butler has embarked on her dream job, only to be thwarted at the first step. No, she didn't mean to poison the guests at the Sail Away party. Her boss thinks otherwise and is ready to send her back home. When a healthy young man is found dead in his cabin, Meg thinks its murder! But who will believe her? Flanked by a motley group of interns and crew members, Meg stumbles her way across Alaska, separating the clues from the red herrings, determined to find the guilty passenger. Meanwhile, things are ...

Epic adventure, heroic friendships, and a dark foe capable of bending time and magic to its will. **BUNDLE DISCOUNT! Grab three COMPLETE trilogies and even get one bonus novella for 8.99! (Normally $24.99!)** Valrin has always sought adventure... but he never knew his true tie to the vast seas and how his every choice could rock the very foundations of the world. On a desolate island in the far North, Valrin is an orphan surrounded by empty oceans with a yearning for a life beyond the icy shores of his home. Little does he know that this morning would set him on a path he never expected. ...

★ THIS BOOKLET PROVIDES YOU WITH 30 EASY HOME-STYLE DELICIOUS SCANDINAVIAN BREAD AND PASTRY RECIPES THAT ARE TOO GOOD TO BE MISSED ★ One of the most famous Scandinavian pleasures is getting together for coffee and something sweet, and here in Sweden we do it frequently. It enables us to sit, interact with others, and engage in casual conversation. We have a wide variety of delectable, easy-to-make cakes and other delectable morsels because we adore Fika. These tasty treats fit nicely on the kitchen table and are ready to cut, share, or grab as you please. Many different types of bread, ...

Welcome to Sarah’s Eatery, where the food is to-die-for! Escaping a dreadful marriage and an angry ex-husband, Kylie Berry moves to the small town of Camden Falls, Kentucky, to run her cousin’s café, Sarah’s Eatery. Only one problem: Kylie can’t cook to save her life, and the longtime chef walks out on Kylie’s first day. "Winters will have you giggling into your book!" A new home, new friends, and an unexpected series of murders - all par for the course as Kylie embarks on a new life and a series of culinary disasters... Books include: A Berry Deadly Welcome; A Berry Murderous ...

Looking to add some extra pizzazz to your cooking? Look no further than The Ultimate Guide to Culinary Herbs and Spices. This comprehensive guide takes you on a journey through the savory world of herbs and spices, exploring everything from the essential flavor-boosters every cook should have in their pantry to the incredible health benefits they offer. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a kitchen newbie, this book has everything you need to know to start cooking with confidence. Inside, you'll find invaluable tips for growing and harvesting your own herbs and spices, as well as techniques ...

Embark on a flavor-filled odyssey with "Culinary Beginnings" – your quintessential guide to transforming the ordinary act of cooking into an extraordinary journey of culinary mastery! Perfect for foragers in the kitchen forest and aspiring gourmands alike, this comprehensive eBook is the ultimate companion to explore the broad vistas of your palate. Starting off with "The Kitchen Essentials," you'll learn how to navigate tools and equipment as easily as a seasoned sailor traverses the seas. Dive into understanding ingredients as if unraveling the mysteries of an ancient culinary script, ...

It’s only my first day as a professional dungeon diver after quitting my old job, and I’m already off to a rough start. My assigned classes are nothing like I’d hoped, and I’ve been sent to face monsters with little more than an empty spellbook and a seemingly indestructible frying pan. But it’s not all bad. There’s a gorgeous swashbuckling catgirl and a stunning gun-crazy half-elf who both have my back. We’re going to need to work together more than ever now that all the dungeon exits have been closed off, trapping us underground with hordes of vicious creatures.

What does it take to achieve perfection? For Jiro Ono, the world's most legendary sushi chef, the answer is a lifetime of relentless, obsessive dedication. In a tiny, ten-seat restaurant in a Tokyo subway station, Jiro Ono forged a legacy that would earn him three Michelin stars and global adoration. But his story is not one of glamour; it is a profound testament to the Japanese spirit of the shokunin—an artisan's spiritual obligation to master their craft. This gripping biography delves deep into the story of the man behind the myth. It begins with his brutal childhood abandonment, armed...

NAMED ONE OF THE TEN BEST NONFICTION BOOKS OF THE YEAR BY TIME The back must slave to feed the belly. . . . In this urgent and unique book, chef Michael Gibney uses twenty-four hours to animate the intricate camaraderie and culinary choreography in an upscale New York restaurant kitchen. Here...

A 2026 Audie Award Winner for Short Stories/Collections and Finalist for Narration by the Author This instant New York Times bestseller by Alton Brown, the acclaimed cookbook author, beloved culinary personality, and food science expert, is a “must-read” (Gaby Dalkin, New York Times...

In this captivating memoir, the man whom Julia Child has called "the best chef in America" tells the story of his rise from a frightened apprentice in an exacting Old World kitchen to an Emmy Award-winning superstar who taught millions of Americans how to cook and shaped the nation's tastes in...

From the cassoulet that won a war to the crêpe that doomed Napoleon, from the rebellions sparked by bread and salt to the new cuisines forged by empire, the history of France is intimately entwined with its gastronomic pursuits. A witty exploration of the facts and legends surrounding some of the most popular French foods and wines by a French cheesemonger and an American academic, A Bite-Sized History of France tells the compelling and often surprising story of France from the Roman era to modern times.