Celebrity Chefs of New Jersey: Their Stories, Recipes, and Secrets
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (755 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0813548977 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 264 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-03-21 |
| Language | : | English |
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Celebrity Chefs of New Jersey peeks into the kitchens and the lives of some of the most famous chefs in the Garden State, where foodies and other gourmands will discover passions, kitchen secrets, life lessons, and signature recipes.Not so long ago, perhaps even just at the turn of this century, it was easy to lament the lack of sophisticated food in New Jersey. Others were not only talented but lucky enough to be in the right place at the right time. We can dine frequently and dine well, with a smug sense that if only New Yorkers knew, they'd be looking across the river wishing they were us.In Celebrity Chefs of New Jersey, Teresa Politano profiles Craig Shelton, the chef who crystallized New Jersey's place in culinary history with his legendary Ryland Inn, along with other chefs, telling their personal stories of both creativity and survival. Oh sure, a few restaurants always sparkled, but, for the most part, New Jerseyans looked across at the bright lights of the big city, wistfully yearning for a table in glamorous Manhattan. Their stories are arranged into three categories: legends, stars, and chefs to watch, and then topped off with a sweet surprise finish. Politano includes photographs, cooking secrets, and some of their sought-after signature recipes that are sophisticated but mana
Another plus, it's packed full of recipes from each of the featured chefs.". "Personable and entertaining, this book is a great read for anyone who loves Jersey's dining scene
a feast for any foodie A great read with recipes! The 22 profiles are fascinating, so well written, and the recipes look really, really great (to name a few I'd like to try: from Lorena's in Maplewood: Spring Pea Soup with Chanterelles; from Culinariane in Montclair: pork loin with apple chutney apple rutabaga soupI could go on). New Jersey is the Garden State, after all, and these chef. Briarcliff alum said Wonderful if you live in NJ. This book reviews some of New Jersey's finest restaurants and their chefs. I like that it included recipes though I never expect to try to cook these dishes myself. I wish the author had included the Tewksbury Inn in Oldwick NJ.. Jener said yum. love the idea- but unfortunately as businesses come and go today yum love the idea- but unfortunately as businesses come and go today 3 of yum Jener love the idea- but unfortunately as businesses come and go today 3 of 4 mentioned in one town are closed. mentioned in one town are closed. of yum Jener love the idea- but unfortunately as businesses come and go today 3 of 4 mentioned in one town are closed. mentioned in one town are closed