Away from the Kitchen - by Dawn Blume Hawkes (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><i>Away from the Kitchen </i>provides a new breed of exploration into the chef-obsessed revolution by capturing the joys and pressures of a chef's life with a candid approach. America's favorite chefs from across the nation reveal who they are during private talks about their dreams, talents, creative endeavors, and until now undisclosed passions both inside and outside the kitchen. Featured chefs also offer up their cherished breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert menus--many of which include guarded or unpublished recipes. Robert Del Grande's "Country Western Breakfast," Nancy Silverton's "Farmer's Market Lunch for all Seasons," Frank Stitt's "Alabama Asado," and Roy Yamaguchi's "Hawaiian Garage Barbecue" are just a few of the imaginative and mouth-watering meals waiting to be discovered. <i>Away from</i> <i>the Kitchen</i> delivers to those who want it all--the menus, the recipes, the tips, and the chef scoop --providing the unique ingredients that will make the "chef's cocktail" new and refreshing.<p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br>"This is a tasty and revealing read that takes you behind the curtain for a valuable peek into what motivates some of the greatest chefs in America. With beautifully displayed heartfelt recipes that connect their food to their memories, Dawn manages to capture each chef's unique inspiration and aura."<br>--Chef Sanford D'amato, Founder, Sanford Restaurant, James Beard Foundation award winner for Best Chef: Midwest, and author, <i>Good Stock: Life on a Low Simmer</i> <p/>"Dawn Blume Hawkes has masterfully woven together a dozen North American chefs' tales with her engaging prose. Although I've only met Chef Jason Wilson of Crush in Seattle, after reading Dawn's cookbook, I feel I've had a nice chat with each one of them around my kitchen table. A rich and revealing read, indeed!"<br>--Sue Frause, Photographer, award-winning journalist, and radio host for Around the World Travel, KSER. <p/>"The photography will make you ravenous, beautiful stories about these talented chefs will captivate you, and the user-friendly recipes will get you cooking. There is a rare charm about this book, making it a welcome addition to a bedside table or kitchen bookshelf."<br>--Nathalie Dupree, Television and radio cooking show host, best-selling author of fifteen cookbooks earning three James Beard Foundation book awards, most recently, <i>Mastering the Art of Southern Cooking</i>, 2011 recipient of the "Grande Dame" award by Les Dames d' Escoffier International, and named 2013 Woman of the Year by the French Master Chef's of America <p/> "<i>Away from the Kitchen</i>pairs lovely photos of chefs and foods with recipes designed to invite home cooks to the kitchen, and shares the lives of chefs from across the country who present their stories and menus. Accounts from both inside and outside the kitchen are culled from private interviews to consider what it means to be a chef in a modern culinary environment. The blend of personal stories and culinary insights and dishes makes for a colorful compendium recommended for any general collection."<br> --Midwest Book Review <p/><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br>Dawn Blume Hawkes is a California-born and European- and American-educated cook and author. She earned her BA and master's degree in English and design. Her quest to travel the world, write for various publications, and seek out instruction from the best domestic and European chefs offering regional cooking classes led to a deep appreciation of the global diversity of cuisines and the skills of the chefs. Dawn is a member of the International Association for Culinary Professionals (IACP) and the American Advertising Federation (AAF).<i> Away from the Kitchen</i> has a companion website at www.chefchops.com.
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