Rick:
Izakaya: The Japanese Pub Cookbook
People think that as a chef who specializes in Mexican cuisine, the only thing I cook in my spare time is Mexican food. Quite the contrary actually. One of my favorite things to play around with on the weekends is Asian flavors, especially Japanese flavors. This book shows people a great counterpoint to what many of us think of as Japanese cuisine. The “other side” of sushi rolls if you will. The tradition of Izakaya is rooted in deliciously fast, fresh bar fare, something everyone can appreciate.
Momofuku
David Chang is one of the most progressive Asian chefs in the culinary world today. But buyer beware, this book is not for the faint of heart. His use of vulgar language and ingredients like pigs head are definitely not for your casual food fan.
Thank you for participating, Rick! Check back to see who answers the question next time and what other books are recommended.
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That Japanese Pub book sounds very interesting!
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Thanks for giving those cookbooks ideas and for your short review!
ReplyDeleteBoth books are awesome! Great reminders, indeed.
ReplyDeletethat japanese pub food book looks interesting -- i've never heard of it before
ReplyDeleteThanks for introducing us to these wonderful chefs. Pig's head is not unusual in Greek cooking either :)
ReplyDeletegreat post, I love rick..very interesting to see what he is reading..
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I enjoy your new "what are you reading" posts, it introduces me to books I have never heard of before.
ReplyDeleteI should really buy a Rick Bayless book. I love his recipes.
ReplyDeleteWow, what an absolute coup Lisa! Well done! :D
ReplyDeleteI'm really loving this series a lot. Thanks!!
ReplyDeleteI've seen quite a bit of bloggers with the Momofuku book. I've got to get me a copy of that.
I won't soon forget that my husband dined at Topolobampo without me - it wasn't his fault (business dinner) but still . . . 8-(
ReplyDeleteI want to learn more about Japanese pub food!
Oh you are so going to get me in trouble Lisa- I just asked for more cook books, and now realized I do not have any of Ricks! Now Tangle has me wanting to go to Topo... Hubby said he has thought about it when we were in Chicago, but noooo he had to go to Alinea, Moto and Charlie Trotter's...lol...off to Amazon.com!
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