{"product_id":"friedl-gastro-50-anecdotes-between-manfred-marc-umfahrer-9783950589337","title":"Friedl Gastro- 50 Anecdotes between Ale, Flame and Ocean","description":"\u003cp\u003eFriedl Gastro - 50 Anecdotes Between Ale, Flame and Ocean is a humorous, insightful, and wonderfully irreverent collection of true stories drawn from over thirty years in the culinary world and life at sea. Author Manfred Marc Umfahrer - known for his successful satire \"Tales of a Cheeky Chef\" - invites readers into a universe full of eccentric guests, chaotic kitchen moments, unforgettable crew encounters, and surprising reflections on life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith sharp observational humor and a warm eye for human quirks, Umfahrer shares the small and large adventures that unfold between bar counters, galley stoves, and open oceans. These 50 anecdotes range from laugh-out-loud absurd to deeply thoughtful, yet always remain authentically human.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach story is accompanied by charming, humorous illustrations by David Hehn, perfectly capturing the spirit of the book. Short poems, mini-scenes, and artistic interludes enrich the reading experience and make the collection truly unique.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFriedl Gastro is not only a must-read for anyone working in hospitality, but for all readers who enjoy witty storytelling, behind-the-scenes chaos, and heartfelt life lessons. It's the perfect gift, a delightful pick-up-and-read title, and ideal for sharing out loud among friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA book full of heart, humor, and real-life experiences - seasoned with a pinch of sea salt and a generous dose of self-irony.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Manfred Marc Umfahrer\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 3950589333\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9783950589337\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Umfahrer Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 110\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.40lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.30d","brand":"Manfred Marc Umfahrer","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48137269281023,"sku":"9783950589337","price":15.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_a88210e3-ddbe-4d62-9e08-112bad075a1c.jpg?v=1770167708","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/friedl-gastro-50-anecdotes-between-manfred-marc-umfahrer-9783950589337","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}