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Don't Try This At Home: Culinary Catastrophes from the World's Greatest Chefs

DON'T TRY THIS AT HOME

Culinary Catastrophes from the World's Greatest Chefs

A hilarious and heartening collection of kitchen disasters.

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In this raucous new collection, over forty of the world's greatest chefs relate outrageous true tales from their kitchens. From hiring a blind line cook to flooding the room with meringue to being terrorized by a French owl, these behind-the-scenes accounts are as wildly entertaining as they are revealing. A delicious reminder that even the chefs we most admire aren't always perfect, Don't Try This at Homeis a must-have for anyone who loves food or is fascinated by those who masterfully prepare it.

Audience
adult
Length
medium · 320 pages

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