There are lots of cook books out there but only a handful of really well written books that give a real insight into the world of the professional kitchen. This is one of those books. Buford a professional journalist quits his day job to work full time in Mario Batali's Babbo. The book is at once interesting and challenging as a whole new world opens up for both writer and reader.
Buford is nothing if not honest and holds nothing back about the difficulties of the experience and the incredible rewards that it offers him, both as a writer and in extending his skills as a cook. We see why Battali rose to fame as a chef and the reasons for the success of his approach.
In addition though Buford actually captures the heart of the enterprise he is looking at, why does food matter no so much? In a world of McDonald's and instant food why do so many take the time and trouble to learn age old cooking techniques? The love of good food and its value in our modern world really comes shining through in this book. Not to mention it is very well written and had more than enough to keep any reader amused.
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