Away from the Kitchen: Untold Stories, Private Menus, Guarded Recipes, and Insider Tips

AWAY from the KITCHEN provides a new breed of exploration into the chef-obsessed revolution by capturing the joys and pressures of a chef's life with a candid approach. America's favorite chefs from across the nation speak out on their most personal dreams, talents, challenges, and, until now, undisclosed passions both inside and outside the kitchen -- revealing who they are during the private talks. In these pages, chefs also offer up their cherished breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert menus--many of which include never-before-published recipes. Robert Del Grande's "Country Western Breakfast," Nancy Silverton's "Farmer's Market Lunch for all Seasons," Frank Stitt's "Alabama Asado," and Roy Yamaguchi's "Hawaiian Garage Barbecue" are just a few of the imaginative and mouth-watering meals waiting to be discovered. Also included are the personal stories behind each chef's menu, and --best of all--their insider kitchen tools and tips. AWAY from the KITCHEN delivers to those who want it all--the menus, the recipes, the tips, and the chef "backstory."