Chef Daniel Boulud discusses the challenge of building a career as a chef in the modern world and examines why anyone would want to in the first place.
Chef Daniel Boulud discusses the challenge of building a career as a chef in the modern world and examines why anyone would want to in the first place.
General Note
Includes author's favorite recipes.
Content Note
Do you really want to be a chef? -- Mentors -- The trinity of heat -- Your sense of taste -- Ingredients -- Wine and pastry -- The grand tour -- Desire, drive and discipline -- Self-management: interest, ego, focus and teamwork -- Passing the who cares test -- The front of the house -- Is there life after restaurants? -- The Ten Commandments of a chef -- "You are what you have cooked": a selection of favorite recipes.