Biography & Autobiography - Culinary

Author: Sandy SperanzaISBN-13: 9798349459177Publisher: Sandy SperanzaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/06/2026Pages: 270Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.80lbsSize: 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.73d

"[A] must-read for Chicago's foodies."-- Publishers WeeklyThe untold stories behind Chicago's globally celebrated culinary scene--from revolutionary chefs to kitchen disasters to public uproars to Michelin stars, told by the cooks, servers, restaurateurs, critics, dreamers, and rebels who built America's most fearless food city.Whether serious...

Cornflakes and Beaujolais is a memoir written by Paul Roberts. The book is a personal account of the author's journey from his childhood in England to his adult life in France. The narrative is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on...

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our...

The stove doesn't give a damn how you feel."After 45 years in the heat of professional kitchens, Chef Douglas Wasdyke reached the precipice of his career goal-only for life to "86" his plan. Forced to stop working after losing the use of his left...

"Dive into the captivating journey of Frederic Castan, a gifted chef hailing from Avignon, France, in 'Facing the Heat.' From his early days watching his grandmother and mother create culinary magic at home to embarking on an apprenticeship in a Michelin-starred restaurant, Frederic's path...

What if love isn't about grand gestures... but the meals you share along the way?In Grub Season: A Love Story, Coleman Walker tells a raw, intimate story of relationships shaped not by perfection-but by late-night cravings, small moments, and the food that brings people...

Before she understood herself, Tarajia Morrell understood flavor. Born to one of New York's most celebrated wine families, Tarajia Morrell grew up at the table, where conversation was wine-soaked and food was the love language--a merchant's daughter amid the Manhattan elite. In this lush,...

Author: Walker BrownISBN-13: 9798991957526Publisher: Unbound Edition PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/23/2026Pages: 138Format: Paperback

A delicious and moving memoir, tracing a family's journey through Chinese food. As a teen growing up in San Francisco, Miranda Brown noticed her outspoken immigrant mother didn't act--or cook--like other Chinese mothers. Butter invaded coffee. Stinky fruits found their way into ice cream....

"When Evil Walks Again" is a powerful and urgent warning about the rising tide of hatred and evil in the world. Written from the perspective of a descendant of Holocaust survivors, Mitch Deutsch reflects on the stories passed down through generations-the whispered conversations, the...

One August day, months after her marriage abruptly ended, a heart-shaped baking tin fell at Bee Wilson's feet: the same one she had used to bake her wedding cake twenty-three years prior. This discovery struck a wave of emotions that propelled her search for...

A playful, thoughtful, and delicious A to Z of M.F.K. Fisher's food writing. In An Alphabet for Gourmets, M.F.K. Fisher creates a wide-ranging, whimsical, and profound miscellany of food that moves readers from A (for dining alone) to Z (zakuski, the classic accompaniments to...

"I do not know of any one in the United States who writes better prose." --W. H. Auden A practical, culinary, and philosophical guide on how to eke out joy and delight in difficult times. There is perhaps no other book that speaks so...

The sentimental and culinary education of M.F.K. Fisher. In 1929, a newly married M.F.K. Fisher embarked on a journey that would change her life. In The Gastronomical Me, readers get a firsthand look at the travels that formed the culinary education of one of...

In Kneading Hope: Lessons from the Kitchen of Life, Nilla Spark opens the door to a life she never planned, but one that shaped her, healed her, and ultimately transformed her family's future. This is not just a cookbook. It's not just a memoir....

Electrician Graeme Leith joined Melbourne's theater collective at Carton's famously innovative Pram Factory Theatre and said "let there be light." And there was; Graham Blundell, Jack Hibberd, Max Gillies, and many others produced over 140 new Australian plays in 10 years. The electrician, a...

From the beloved restaurateur behind The Black Hoof, Grey Gardens, and General Public, as well as the bestselling author of I Hear She's a Real Bitch, comes a hilarious, heartbreaking look at love, success, and, most importantly, good lighting. Jen Agg had a thriving...

This is not a story about becoming a chef.This is a story about surviving the journey.From a teenage dishwasher in New York City to navigating the chaos of professional kitchens, Here Until I'm Not pulls back the curtain on what life in the culinary...

A festive and nostalgic celebration of family Christmas recipes and traditions. From the beloved father-daughter team behind the bestseller Old Farm Country Cookbook comes a heartwarming celebration of Christmases past--when the first snowfall signaled the start of the season, neighbors gathered close, and simple...

A fascinating overview of culinary history exploring the lives of twenty people who have impacted the way we dine. "An intriguing dip into the lives and obsessions of an eclectic round up of ancient and modern food heroes whose tastes affect ours. Easy to...

There are some people you meet that have lived a full life, embracing everything the world has to offer. In this much anticipated book, Dim Sum Stories, ChuPing's shares about many events in her life as she journeys through her inner and outer travels...

Deeply personal and intimate, this absolutely magical culinary memoir by Tabinda Jalil-Burney combines recipes and memories from the idyllic summers of her childhood which she spent with her grandparents in Aligarh. There, presided over by Amma-- her formidable grandmother-- the extended clan gathered and...

At 1:24 a.m. on March 18, 1990, a buzzer rang at the side entrance of the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in Boston. Two men in police uniforms stood outside. Eighty-one minutes later, they were gone, and so were thirteen priceless masterworks, including one of...

This fascinating memoir by global grilling authority Steven Raichlen reveals how a kid from Baltimore--armed with a degree in French literature--launched a barbecue revolution worldwide. Known for multiple popular PBS shows and internationally bestselling books, Raichlen is the man who re-invented modern barbecue--a passion...

A recipe-focused memoir through food from the enigmatic social media star, Jordan Howlett Come here. For the first time ever, social media's "man in the mirror" Jordan Howlett reveals the method and the magic behind his rise to fame and the secret recipes that...

I drank Normandy farmhouse cider, ate strawberries dipped in red wine then sugar, and tasted truffles and soft goat cheeses for the first time. I returned to Australia inspired to become a food writer. France bewitched Barbara Santich as a student in the early...

Molly Irani, the visionary cofounder of the James Beard Award-winning restaurant Chai Pani, shares her passion for hospitality and story of building a thriving business that puts people first.Growing up with parents who owned a restaurant, Molly understood the power of service but also...

The chef and founder of the Michelin-starred restaurant the Inn at Little Washington gives us an inside look at the tumultuous joys and struggles that have brought him to his special place at the intersection of Main, Middle, and Gay. World-renowned chef Patrick O'Connell...

Inspired by her new home in New England and the slow food movement re-energizing sustainable farming, Kate Christensen picks up where she left off in her last memoir, Blue Plate Special. In an ode to How to Cook a Wolf, M.F.K. Fisher's classic culinary...

Many people journal or keep diaries, but Jody has recorded menus for fifty years and remembers those whom she has served with great joy! Reviewing those menus, the author shares stories of guests; some funny, some poignant, some sad, and all uplifting. Sharing some...

For readers of Stanley Tucci and Ruth Reichl and fans of award-winning actor-turned-author Tony Shalhoub (Big Night, Monk, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), comes a delightful narrative of nostalgic remembrances and recollections about gathering at the family table. We Thought They'd Never Leave marks the...

Eat Darling, Eat - Is Anything Alright?From a young boy in a small dairy store to a seasoned consultant in the restaurant industry, this memoir chronicles the author's unique journey through the food business. Starting with humble beginnings in Pittsburgh, the story unfolds through...

A charming, lightly illustrated exploration of the history of green tea and matcha, Japanese tea culture, and daily life in Kyoto by the owner of a 300-year-old tea shop. At the family-owned Ippodo tea store in Kyoto, time passes at the gentle pace of...

Author: Rick RosenfieldISBN-13: 9798900262321Publisher: Amplify PublishingLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/21/2026Pages: 344Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.42lbs

Author: Melissa KingISBN-10: 0593594878ISBN-13: 9780593594872Publisher: Dial PressLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/06/2026Pages: 336Format: HardcoverWeight: 1.25lbs

The Grand Dame of Fairhope: A Memoir of Sorts details the wonderfully inspiring and heartwarming story of how Tamara Wintzell, the owner of Tamara's Downtown, an eatery in the city of Fairhope Alabama, came to be. Beloved by her local restaurant-goers and new faces...

The Grand Dame of Fairhope: A Memoir of Sorts details the wonderfully inspiring and heartwarming story of how Tamara Wintzell, the owner of Tamara's Downtown, an eatery in the city of Fairhope Alabama, came to be. Beloved by her local restaurant-goers and new faces...

Writing a book seemed like a Pheidippidean task. One beyond my endurance, beyond my attention span, maybe beyond my abilities. But as we hit the twenty-year mark of the DoubleShot, I started looking back over my career and thinking about all the crazy and...

Ashley Ondrick--known to many as A (Mostly) Healthy Chef--spent decades battling chronic illness, pain, and self-doubt. Through faith, food, and perseverance, she discovered that healing isn't about perfection but about redemption. Speranza is her story of rising from brokenness to wholeness, reminding readers that...

What happens when a skeptical, comfort-loving, sharp-witted Westerner with an acute BS meter trades his daily grind for a Thai jungle monastery-and a shot at inner peace? In The Flow, a dry-witted hedonist goes searching for something real in a world that prizes distraction,...

Adventures in the Kitchen with Maggie: A Culinary Memoir of Hollywood's EliteFrom Aspen ski lodges to Hollywood mansions-step into the kitchen where food, fame, and unforgettable encounters collide.Some people find their way into Hollywood through acting or music. Maggie Dorrough found hers through food....

What happens when the nice Jewish boy you end up marrying comes not from New York but from Casablanca? Who considers chicken soup little more than flavored water and grew up eating the head of a lamb--teeth and all--on Rosh Hashanah? A Well-Spiced Life...

'I'd Sooner Starve!' is the engagingly true story of one man's quest to escape his monotonous nine-to-five existence and open a charming delicatessen and restaurant in a delightful market town. With naked honesty and occasional breathtaking naïveté, it records his arduous journey and painful...

As the Queen walked over to the lounge in her beautiful, wide-brimmed hat, I realised I'd just been speaking to the Queen of England. She was sweet and caring, with a warm family feel about her - obviously very well spoken, yet I'd felt...

A Raw and Honest Look at Life on the RangeGoing Over East is a deeply personal and evocative collection of essays that chronicles Linda Hasselstrom's life as a rancher in South Dakota. Moving through the seasonal rhythms of the land, Hasselstrom provides a rare...

The book comprises of simple Nigerian recipes that can be easily interpreted by everyone. The book guides readers on how easy it is to make some Nigerian delicacies. The book uses US cup measurements, and the spoon measurements are leveled. The time for cooking...

Gideon Hirtenstein began his professional career 50 years ago and is a 1969 graduate of the European Train Culinary School. He has been an Executive Chef since 1974, serving as the Executive Chef for four- and five-star luxury hotels in over 47 countries throughout...

Why do we call mixed alcohol drinks "cocktails"? How do they get their exotic names: names like the Singapore Sling, Screw Driver, the Alamagoozlum, the Angel's Kiss, the Hanky Panky, the Harvey Wallbanger, Sex On The Beach, the Monkey Gland, the Brass Monkey, the...

Buon Appetito Toronto! is the story of how Italian-Canadian food culture has evolved in the city and how its influence has helped define our perceptions of what constitutes a good meal. From the convivial social dynamics of the Italian table, to the quest for...