The Amateur Gourmet How to Shop, Chop, and Table Hop Like a Pro (Almost)

Self-taught chef and creator of the Amateur Gourmet website, Adam Roberts has written the ultimate "Kitchen 101" for anyone who's ever wanted to enjoy the rewards of good eating without risking burning down the house! In this deliciously illuminating and hilarious new kitchen companion, Roberts has assembled a five-star lineup of some of the food world's most eminent authorities. The result is a culinary education like no other. Learn the "Ten Commandments of Dining Out" courtesy of Ruth Reichl, editor in chief ofGourmetmagazine. Discover why theNew York Times's Amanda Hesser urges you never to bring a grocery list to the market. Get knife lessons from a top sous-chef at Manhattan's famous Union Square Cafe, and much more. Packed with recipes, menu plans, shopping tips, and anecdotes,The Amateur Gourmetprovides you with all the ingredients to savor the foodie lifestyle. All you need to add is a healthy appetite and a taste for adventure.

Adam D. Roberts has a JD from Emory University Law School and an MFA in dramatic writing from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts. His website, www.amateurgourmet.com, was named one of the Best Sites on the Web by PC magazine. He lives in Park Slope, Brooklyn, and is currently working on a novel.


From the Hardcover edition.