Francis Mallmann

Very excellent book on a philosophy of cooking I find intriguing and truthful. I love that the recipes get their flavor more from technique than from ingredients. A simple potato becomes an array of contrasting flavors and textures. I'll never cook the same again.

The writing was a bit sparse at times. While I appreciate getting down to business, I really wanted to see further into Mallmann's life and perspective. I came to this book from Chef's Table on Netflix so I know he's an interesting fellow.… (meer)