Heston Blumenthal: The Biography of the World's Most Brilliant Master Chef [Hardcover]

Chas Newkey-Burden (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 2010

Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal is a gastronomic alchemist who sees the kitchen as a laboratory where he loves to experiment with new ways to tantalize diners' taste buds. The story of his life is every bit as colorful and attention-grabbing as his famous snail porridge and bacon-and-egg ice cream. This biography traces his journey from a life-changing childhood holiday in France, through to his brief apprenticeship in Raymond Blanc's restaurant where he stood up to a kitchen bully. It then follows him as, constantly pushing the boundaries of his work, he reached the top of his profession and was knighted by the Queen. Here, for the first time, is the full inspirational story of the enthusiastic, self-taught genius who turned the world of cuisine on its head.

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About the Author

Chas Newkey-Burden is the author of Amy Winehouse and Paris Hilton: Life on the Edge.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 252 pages
• Publisher: John Blake (April 1, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1844548201
• ISBN-13: 978-1844548200
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 6.2 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 2.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,384,573 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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2.0 out of 5 stars Poorly Written & Frankly Boring, August 17, 2011

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This review is from: Heston Blumenthal: The Biography of the World's Most Brilliant Master Chef (Paperback)

I just finished reading Heston's Fantastical Feasts and was eager to start this book and get to know how he became the amazing Master Chef he is today. It's ironic that the cover shows Heston Blumenthal in front of a lit pot because the author thoroughly failed to capture any of HB's "flame." The book is dull and the authors writing style is flat out drab. I love to read, especially when it involves cooking/baking [I own personally more then 75 cookbooks, a few chef biography's & books on their experiences] This one is going out the door as soon as I can get it off my hands. Please save your money if you still want to read it go to the library do not waste your money. I am obviously just one person and you may not share my opinion but to me this book is no more then kindling...