Talking with My Mouth Full: My Life as a Professional Eater
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| Rating | : | 4.43 (766 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1401324509 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 288 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-18 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In an emotionally affecting sketch, she reflects on the devastation wrought by her beloved elder brother’s mental illness. She fell in love with dried meat strips (beef, chicken, antelope, and ostrich), which she recalls with great sensory detail. Equal to her passion for cooking, her love for writing led to a career in food journalism, and she became an editor at a food magazine. She also spent time in Spain and on an Israeli kibbutz. One of the aspects of her youth that sets Simmons apart is her deep attraction to South African food, developed on family visits to relatives there. Returning to North America, Simmons enrolled in culinary school and labored in Le Cirque’s illustrious kitchens. Toronto-born before becoming a dedicated New Yorker, she had a unique upbringing in a family that valued the pleasures of good food. --Mark Knoblauch . From Booklist
The book is a tribute to the incredible meals and mentors she's had along the way, examining the somewhat unconventional but always satisfying journey she has taken in order to create a career that didn't even exist when she first started working toward it. With memorable stories about the greatest (and worst) dishes she's eaten, childhood and behind-the-scenes photos, and recipes from Gail's family and her own kitchen, Talking with My Mouth Full is a true treat.. She's living the dream that so many of us who love to cook and eat can only imagine. Travel. When Top Chef judge Gail Simmons first graduated from college, she felt hopelessly lost. Write. Little did she know, those four words would become the basis for a career as a professional eater, cook, food critic, magazine editor, and television star. All her friends were going to graduate school, business school, law school but what was she going to do? Fortunately, a family friend gave her some invaluable advice-make a list of what you l
A Love Letter to Food Gregory Baird I had the privilege of attending a book signing with Gail Simmons hosted by Tom Colicchio, and at that event Tom described this book as a "love letter to food" and the culinary industry. I don't think a more succinct, accurate description of this book could possibly be found.Full disclosure: I am a confirmed Top Chef fanatic, and Gail is probably my favorite judge. She has the best shoes, at any rate (sorry Tom). My partner and I saw her give a cooking demo in Bryant Park before Christmas, and we both eagerly attended the aforementioned signing. So one could make th. More like a promotional piece than a memoir dwilli Some parts of this book were interesting and enjoyable like the (very brief) inside look at Top Chef and the descriptions of the places she's been and some of the great meals she's had. Some of the food descriptions were a little forced though-we don't need to hear about every morsel you've eaten. But overall I found this book unsatifying and kind of dull. It seemed more like a piece of PR or marketing rather than a memoir. It was like a sales pitch for heself, her family and everyone she has ever worked with. In fact, everyone she has met and worked with has been w. M. C. Russell said Great Insight. I like reading about the background of people, and while this book is enlightening, it is not a fabulous read. Gail Simmons definetly had a privileged background and her connections in the food world certainly helped launch her career. She is very qualified to judge entrees! Kindle edition is not the best way to read this book as the pictures are difficult to see and they would add to enjoyment.
Gail Simmons is a trained culinary expert, food writer, and television personality. . She is the Special Projects Director at Food & Wine magazine, and has been a permanent judge on Bravo's Emmy-winning series Top Chef, the number one food show on cable television, since the show's inception in 2006. Gail is also the host of Top Chef: Jus