Many people often wish they could start over and begin a new career, but think they don't have the time, opportunity, or the courage to do so. Michael Lyons not only takes us along his journey of change, but shares some of the techniques and skills that proved valuable in pursuing his dream of becoming a chef. By employing industry-tested techniques he learned as a professional "Big Six" consultant, Michael was able to chase his dream in a calculated and methodical way. But make no mistake. Change is not easy and obstacles occur along the way, testing our resolve and determination. But for Michael, and for many of us, the end result of such personal journeys is satisfaction and achievements beyond our own expectations. Whether you've always wondered what life is like as a chef, or you're just interested in knowing what it takes to make a life change and succeed, "A Cook at Heart" provides a fun, humorous and insightful look into personal transformation.

A complete baking course from the world-renowned professional culinary school École Ferrandi, dubbed the “Harvard of gastronomy” by Le Monde newspaper.

From crunchy baguettes to fig bread, and from traditional brioches to trendy cruffins, this comprehensive volume teaches aspiring bakers how to master the art of the French boulangerie. This new cookbook focuses on bread and viennoiserie, the category of French baked goods traditionally enjoyed for breakfast (like croissants and pains au chocolat); it is a perfect complement to Ferrandi’s bestselling French Pâtisserie, which covers baked desserts. Here, the culinary school’s team of experienced chef instructors provides more than 40 techniques, explained in 220 step-by-step instructions—from making your own poolish or levain to kneading, shaping, and scoring various types of loaves, and from laminating butter to braiding brioches. Base recipes for doughs, fillings, and classic viennoiserie provide fundamental building blocks.

Organized into four categories—traditional breads, specialty breads, viennoiserie, and sandwiches—the 83 easy-to-follow recipes provide home chefs with sweet and savory options for breakfast or snacks—from country bread to grissini, pastrami bagels to croque-monsieurs, and kougelhopf to beignets. Select gluten-free, vegetarian, and vegan recipes offer something for everyone. A general introduction explains the fundamentals of bread and viennoiserie making, including key ingredients, the importance of gluten, the steps of fermentation, and an informative glossary.

In this book Harry Lythall documents some of his culinary escapades and attempts to show the culinary passive partner in a relationship just how easy it is to take some control, please your partner and woo her anew with breakfast in bed. This book should give a massive kick to liven up any relationship. Harry was married once before, which ended in disaster. He and his present Swedish wife are devoted to each other and have been so for over 21 years. Both partners actively work to keep the marriage alive. Harry's wife, Maj-Lis, is constantly spoiling him with good food and she is the dominant person in their marital kitchen. Harry has, however, turned the tables a little by spoiling Maj-Lis with breakfast in bed, and he has done so throughout the marriage. Harry Lythall was born in 1951 and served in her majesties Royal Air Force, taking a medical apprenticeship and then transferring to telecommunications. His education as an engineer continued after he left the RAF service. Harry is now an RF telecommunications engineer (BSc) and a licensed radio amateur. He has his own homepages at www.sm0vpo.com, which attract up to 3,000,000 visitors a year. He has published around 50 articles in technical journals around the world, seven of which he wrote himself in the Swedish language. Many of his projects have been translated into other languages, and technical hobby magazines often ask for permission to translate and use his work. Harry has become somewhat of a guru on radio in the hamradio world. Perhaps he will become known for his unique way of strengthening relationships? Most wives will love this book. Husbands may hate it.

"From A Cook To Professional Chef" takes both students of cooking and amateur home chefs on a journey through the fascinating world of cuisine and food science, providing valuable information on food handling and preparation, an expansive collection of delicious recipes, and useful guidance for menu planning and the creation of memorable meals. At age seven, Chef Benny Diaz knew he wanted to become a chef while watching his father patiently teach him simple cooking techniques as they shared breakfast together. Since then, Chef Diaz has worked with some of the best chefs at top restaurants, and his culinary passion shines through as he passes on his knowledge on how to run a safe kitchen, as well as an extensive overview of meats and stocks. He includes such mouth-watering recipes as: Mushroom and Shallot Bruchetta Haitian Consomme Apple Glazed Pork Roast Cinnamon-Cardamom Tart If you love to cook and are intrigued by food and all its wonderful forms, this guidebook will teach you the techniques that will enhance your skills in the kitchen and help you learn to prepare the kind of exquisite dishes that any chef would be proud to serve

Recovered from the pages of a promotional book, based on the writings of hard-to-find Boston Cooking School Magazine editor, published back in 1916, these delicious pastry and pie recipes -- which had been hidden away for nearly 100 years -- have come back to life and will surely delight your family and get you rave reviews around the kitchen table. These sinfully-good recipes harken back to days when cooks used natural foods and didn't give a hoot about calories, fats or carbs. They created recipes that delivered flavor. They brought forth from their ovens tasty treats and hearty comfort foods that their friends and family could love. Ingredients are simple, so no need to stock up on hard-to-find staples. No special baking tools are necessary. Simple directions make the process of baking the best pastry and pies in your hometown a breeze. We were inspired by the simplicity of the directions offered by Janet McKenzie Hill, who served as editor of the famous Boston Cooking School Magazine in the early 1900's. Her directions are still amazingly clear and concise nearly 100 years later. But don't hesitate to experiment on your own and flavor your pastry and pie desserts with our own style and ideas. The easy recipes found in this book will likely give you inspiration to create a new, one-of-a-kind masterpiece of your own This book is decorated with photos; however, illustrations detailing step-by-step preparations are not included inside this text. Order your copy of "Pastry & Pies" today and discover a wonderful new world of vintage recipes ready to be shared with your friends and family

For this fun and festive time of the year, author Karen Jean Matsko Hood presents a unique cookbook that is full of tasty and satisfying recipes. Inside are page after page of mouth-watering recipes that will certainly be a hit with family and friends during this special time. Written for the novice cook as well as the accomplished chef, Halloween Delights Cookbook will be appreciated by all. The ingredients for each recipe can be found at your local market throughout the year. Halloween Delights Cookbook is sure to be a valuable addition to your kitchen library and a great gift idea for the chef on your giving list.

It is a unique cookbook with original Ukrainian recipes flavored with Nadejda Reilly's personal touch. It contains brief history of Ukraine and cultural and traditional background of it's people. In addition, it includes author's personal stories of faith as well as her cooking and baking experiences and who influenced them.