Review of Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss
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Review of Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss
[Following is a volunteer review of "Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss" by Mary Lummerding.]
Chef Mary wants the entire world to be able to cook.
When someone says cookbook, do you picture good literature? I was pleasantly surprised upon starting this book that it was not all just recipes; in fact, Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss by Chef Mary Lummerding is what I would call a gentle nudge into the realm of culinary delight.
"Anybody can cook as long as they put in their mind and effort and have a sprinkling of passion," says my wife, who, like the author, is a professional chef.
The book starts with "a dedication to all the people in the world who aspire to cook for themselves." With this dedication, the theme is set. It is a book written for those interested in starting to cook. It is written to engage people with fun anecdotes and a splattering of tips for the beginning home cook. The introduction begins by pointing out the benefits of cooking a meal at home, such things as it helps save money, is healthier, and can even present social opportunities. It is true what they say: food often brings people together. What follows is a short look at the author's life story, how she came to have a passion for cooking, and what led her to author the book. Sprinkled throughout the first half of the book are little anecdotes, "a dash about Mary." These little anecdotes serve to tie the tips and tricks back to the author's own experiences. I particularly liked one of the first ones where she talks about teaching her young son to cook, what follows is a little misunderstanding when the young boy picks up a knife at school, intending to show his teacher what his mother taught him. What could very well have been a dry and dusty cookbook quickly becomes a fun trip through the culinary world. After the intro, we get to the meat and potatoes as the author takes charge and engages the reader by having them think about what they want to get out of the book and why they want to start cooking. After that comes the practical sections, where the author flexes her professional training and teaches the reader how to set up their kitchen, what supplies to buy, and what seasonings, produce, and meats to stock their pantry with. The book continues by giving the reader nine recipes to practice with and concludes with how the author became a cooking coach.
The strengths of the book lie in the fact that the author has taken what could have been a dull subject and managed to infuse it with lightheartedness and engaging anecdotes. I do not believe the book has any clear weaknesses except I would have liked to see a few more recipes.
I would give this book a five out of five stars, it was flawlessly edited and was a joy to read for someone who has an interest in cooking. It would make a great gift for teenagers, young adults, and homemakers to encourage an interest in the culinary arts.
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Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss
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Chef Mary wants the entire world to be able to cook.
When someone says cookbook, do you picture good literature? I was pleasantly surprised upon starting this book that it was not all just recipes; in fact, Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss by Chef Mary Lummerding is what I would call a gentle nudge into the realm of culinary delight.
"Anybody can cook as long as they put in their mind and effort and have a sprinkling of passion," says my wife, who, like the author, is a professional chef.
The book starts with "a dedication to all the people in the world who aspire to cook for themselves." With this dedication, the theme is set. It is a book written for those interested in starting to cook. It is written to engage people with fun anecdotes and a splattering of tips for the beginning home cook. The introduction begins by pointing out the benefits of cooking a meal at home, such things as it helps save money, is healthier, and can even present social opportunities. It is true what they say: food often brings people together. What follows is a short look at the author's life story, how she came to have a passion for cooking, and what led her to author the book. Sprinkled throughout the first half of the book are little anecdotes, "a dash about Mary." These little anecdotes serve to tie the tips and tricks back to the author's own experiences. I particularly liked one of the first ones where she talks about teaching her young son to cook, what follows is a little misunderstanding when the young boy picks up a knife at school, intending to show his teacher what his mother taught him. What could very well have been a dry and dusty cookbook quickly becomes a fun trip through the culinary world. After the intro, we get to the meat and potatoes as the author takes charge and engages the reader by having them think about what they want to get out of the book and why they want to start cooking. After that comes the practical sections, where the author flexes her professional training and teaches the reader how to set up their kitchen, what supplies to buy, and what seasonings, produce, and meats to stock their pantry with. The book continues by giving the reader nine recipes to practice with and concludes with how the author became a cooking coach.
The strengths of the book lie in the fact that the author has taken what could have been a dull subject and managed to infuse it with lightheartedness and engaging anecdotes. I do not believe the book has any clear weaknesses except I would have liked to see a few more recipes.
I would give this book a five out of five stars, it was flawlessly edited and was a joy to read for someone who has an interest in cooking. It would make a great gift for teenagers, young adults, and homemakers to encourage an interest in the culinary arts.
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Kitchen Chaos to Culinary Bliss
View: on Bookshelves | on Amazon
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