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Further Adventures in Search of Perfection: Reinventing Kitchen Classics

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Sure, this book has recipes. They're the whole point of the book. But for the most part, they're not recipes you're ever going to make. They're "perfect" recipes, so they take a ton of time and effort, require obscure ingredients or equipment. But for the reader, the real point of this book, just like the other Perfection book, is the fascinating tale of how Heston worked out the perfect recipe: where he sourced his ingredients, where his inspiration came from, the science he applied to various senses and palates, and the final technique he used to create the dish. It's a must-read for foodies and chefs.

This is not a normal cookbook. I bought this for my husband after he watched the DVD series of the same name. I would highly recommend watching the DVD before purchasing the book, as otherwise you maybe a little lost. The book itself contains lots of chemical data, etc associated with the creating "perfect dishes". This makes a great present for anybody interested in the "science" behind creating food. My husband loved it as he enjoyed the DVD series and now has a reference point for the recipes and ideas featured in the DVDs.

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I just love the passion and commitment that Heston has for his work. Everytime I read or see the things he tries, I just want to go and buy the equipment or search for the products so I can give this stuff a go myself. And the worst thing is trying to source stuff in Australia from a UK book! (Guess we just don't have the population to create the demand.) When you think about how much the regular food market available pricewise to the average consumer is regulated by food cost and the demands for cheaper food faster, it's fabulous to see someone willing to say I daon't care about that - I just want the best thing I can get that tastes the best and presents the most evocative experience for me. Sure it's not going to be perfect for eveyone's experience/food memory, but at least it provides you with opportunity to give something a go. I admit, that as a chef, it's possible to be jaded by constantly being driven by food cost and demands for cheap food. Or the the other end of working a million (!!) hours for a tiny salary to "further your career" but possibly work woth great food. I really enjoy the passion Heston brings to his work, and just wish I could take an opportunity to work in one of his kitchens and then bring that passion back to the culinary teaching environment I'm currently in. Bravo!

This book does not have a plethora of recipes. What it does have is an amazing detail and technique to the recipes it does offer.
Many of the recipes, broken down into steps are time consuming so if stretching your skills and mindset is not what you are after, Heston is not your author of choice.

i was hoping the book was going to be like "ON THE LINE" which I highly recommend you buy, best book ever on the insight of a kitchen. This one on the other hand doesnt compare and was somewhat of a disappointment, it's just an ok book.

a recommended insight into a brilliant mind. Entertaining and informative text with good photography.Further Adventures in Search of Perfection