Stirring The Pot [Paperback]

Tyler Florence (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 21, 2008 | ISBN-10: 0696241579 | ISBN-13: 978-0696241574 | Edition: 1

• A hands-on guide to help readers fall in love with their kitchen again.

• Inspiration for home cooks to reach that “light bulb moment.”

• Opens with a hardworking front of book: “The Anatomy of a Knife,” “Pots and Pans You Can't Live Without,” “Good, Better, Best” (Tyler rates the latest gadgets and kitchen equipment).

• Tyler shares how to navigate the aisles of a grocery store like a pro so readers can create the “Ultimate” pantry.

• More than 100 must-master recipes.

• Loaded with photos, including one of every recipe.

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About the Author

Florence brings a unique perspective to the table with his understanding of how Americans like to cook and eat today, having helped people across the country with their cooking challenges. Before becoming a celebrity chef on the Food Network, he was the executive chef at the award-winning restaurant Cafeteria in Manhattan. He trained at the College of Culinary Arts at Johnston & Wales University in South Carolina. He has been featured in Food & Wine, GQ, The Wall Street Journal, USA Weekend, and People, and created specially branded menu items for Applebee's restaurant chain, appearing in their television commercials.

Product Details

• Paperback: 256 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 1 edition (October 21, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0696241579
• ISBN-13: 978-0696241574
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.2 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #412,329 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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35 of 35 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Another Great One, January 14, 2009

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Jeegyar - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stirring The Pot (Paperback)

When I first noticed that Tyler was releasing two books the same month I thought it was a ploy to sell twice as many books. When I looked through them however, I realized that they were really very different in style. Dinner at My Place offers menus for meals, although any of the dishes can be prepared independently. The theme is more about creating whole meals for friends and family. Stirring the Pot is more about teaching different cooking techniques and what types of dishes are best produced using those techniques. There are lessons on stocking your kitchen, purchasing gadgets, sharpening knives, etc. But then the book's chapters are titled things like "Roasting," "Braising," "Frying," etc. Each chapter offers a selection of great recipes using that cooking method. I understand why Tyler released the books separately, but I also know why I purchased both of them. Because they are great!

21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Educational Book with Fantastic Recipes, December 3, 2008

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Yaz - See all my reviews

This review is from: Stirring The Pot (Paperback)

I am glad that cooks like Tyler Florence publish books that break down the kitchen to us. He gives his expertise on how the layout of your kitchen can help reduce your cooking time, the right knives, tools, and simple recipes that are sure to please any hungry crowd. If you are looking for a cookbook that will educate you and challenge you to change your way of cooking...this is the book for you.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Tyler Florence Stirring the Pot, January 30, 2009

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This review is from: Stirring The Pot (Paperback)

Such a book! Recipes, advice...I am a good cook, but when I read what I should be doing in my kitchen I put the book down and first of all cleaned out the refrigerator, because Tyler gave me permission. Then I cleaned out the freezer, because without his permission everything would have gone a considerable time longer before I felt I could throw food out!
I really gave my whole kitchen a good going over and then shared the book with my kids instead of my telling them what to do. All the recipes and tips tried so far are also knockout. Great book.