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87 reviews for:
The Devil in the Kitchen: Sex, Pain, Madness and the Making of a Great Chef
Marco Pierre White
3.81 AVERAGE
87 reviews for:
The Devil in the Kitchen: Sex, Pain, Madness and the Making of a Great Chef
Marco Pierre White
3.81 AVERAGE
I know shit about food. I absolutely know nothing. I couldn't cook to save my life, and I wouldn't cook even if I could. I'm just not interested.
But I am one of those people who stared at Gordon Ramsay in awe when he first made his appearance on TV. I, like many people, wondered why on earth was he such a prick, why on earth did people tolerate him and if his food was as good as he claimed it to be. I watched Kitchen Nightmares and The F Word both filled with curiosity and thoroughly entertained. I mean, people listened to and respected a madman! A foulmouthed madman.
Then I learnt somewhere of Marco Pierre White: the man who made Gordon Ramsay cry. I was hooked just by the idea of it. So I began reading and it didn't took me long to discover that Marco had a very interesting character of his own, a very peculiar life and his very own intense, addicted and obsessive personality.
Marco in his own words seemed to have made a decision of living only inside a kitchen and making his food his sole interest in life. I loved how he recounts incidents as simple stuff that he did, and then speaks of the consequences and of people's and media's perception, because it feels honest. I particularly liked how he talks about the comment he made of his first wife wedding dress: how he said something simple that got turned into a huge scandal; how he didn't deny that people's interpretation was not entirely wrong.
After reading this I looked for clips of Marco on YouTube, and I was completely amused by the calm, serious man that very politely explains how to cook some fish. You would've never known by that what type of life he was leading, and that's what makes his biography so fun to read. (That and all the Gordon Ramsay + other now world famous chefs anecdotes, those were extremely fun).
I still care nothing for cooking, but I'm glad I got a glimpse into the life of someone who made of cooking his life, and got so far with it.
But I am one of those people who stared at Gordon Ramsay in awe when he first made his appearance on TV. I, like many people, wondered why on earth was he such a prick, why on earth did people tolerate him and if his food was as good as he claimed it to be. I watched Kitchen Nightmares and The F Word both filled with curiosity and thoroughly entertained. I mean, people listened to and respected a madman! A foulmouthed madman.
Then I learnt somewhere of Marco Pierre White: the man who made Gordon Ramsay cry. I was hooked just by the idea of it. So I began reading and it didn't took me long to discover that Marco had a very interesting character of his own, a very peculiar life and his very own intense, addicted and obsessive personality.
Marco in his own words seemed to have made a decision of living only inside a kitchen and making his food his sole interest in life. I loved how he recounts incidents as simple stuff that he did, and then speaks of the consequences and of people's and media's perception, because it feels honest. I particularly liked how he talks about the comment he made of his first wife wedding dress: how he said something simple that got turned into a huge scandal; how he didn't deny that people's interpretation was not entirely wrong.
After reading this I looked for clips of Marco on YouTube, and I was completely amused by the calm, serious man that very politely explains how to cook some fish. You would've never known by that what type of life he was leading, and that's what makes his biography so fun to read. (That and all the Gordon Ramsay + other now world famous chefs anecdotes, those were extremely fun).
I still care nothing for cooking, but I'm glad I got a glimpse into the life of someone who made of cooking his life, and got so far with it.
This reminded me, in a positive way, of Kitchen Confidential, which I read many years ago- although the two chefs are very different types of personalities. White is no saint, and tells many stories that demonstrate how horrible he could be to people, but he also has many uplifting stories and positive interactions with people throughout his career. It was a great book to listen to, as I got to appreciate the correct pronunciations of the French dishes- and I liked the little cooking advice tidbits thrown in from time to time.
A good, honest self-assessment, without apology and without any self-aggrandizement. Well written and smart.
One chef who definitely makes no apologies for his life, career or food. Doesn't pull any punches about people or places, but is also honest about himself too. Now possibly more famous for making Gordon Ramsay cry, rather than for his food, this is a good read that shows how he became the chef and man he is. Originally referred to as one of the original 'bad boy chefs', it's interesting to see where that might have stemmed from - or not.
Eh. The territory has been covered by Bourdain who I think is a better writer and less bombastic. I didn't feel like I learned anything about or from White aside from the fact that he holds himself in very high regard.
I know shit about food. I absolutely know nothing. I couldn't cook to save my life, and I wouldn't cook even if I could. I'm just not interested.
But I am one of those people who stared at Gordon Ramsay in awe when he first made his appearance on TV. I, like many people, wondered why on earth was he such a prick, why on earth did people tolerate him and if his food was as good as he claimed it to be. I watched Kitchen Nightmares and The F Word both filled with curiosity and thoroughly entertained. I mean, people listened to and respected a madman! A foulmouthed madman.
Then I learnt somewhere of Marco Pierre White: the man who made Gordon Ramsay cry. I was hooked just by the idea of it. So I began reading and it didn't took me long to discover that Marco had a very interesting character of his own, a very peculiar life and his very own intense, addicted and obsessive personality.
Marco in his own words seemed to have made a decision of living only inside a kitchen and making his food his sole interest in life. I loved how he recounts incidents as simple stuff that he did, and then speaks of the consequences and of people's and media's perception, because it feels honest. I particularly liked how he talks about the comment he made of his first wife wedding dress: how he said something simple that got turned into a huge scandal; how he didn't deny that people's interpretation was not entirely wrong.
After reading this I looked for clips of Marco on YouTube, and I was completely amused by the calm, serious man that very politely explains how to cook some fish. You would've never known by that what type of life he was leading, and that's what makes his biography so fun to read. (That and all the Gordon Ramsay + other now world famous chefs anecdotes, those were extremely fun).
I still care nothing for cooking, but I'm glad I got a glimpse into the life of someone who made of cooking his life, and got so far with it.
But I am one of those people who stared at Gordon Ramsay in awe when he first made his appearance on TV. I, like many people, wondered why on earth was he such a prick, why on earth did people tolerate him and if his food was as good as he claimed it to be. I watched Kitchen Nightmares and The F Word both filled with curiosity and thoroughly entertained. I mean, people listened to and respected a madman! A foulmouthed madman.
Then I learnt somewhere of Marco Pierre White: the man who made Gordon Ramsay cry. I was hooked just by the idea of it. So I began reading and it didn't took me long to discover that Marco had a very interesting character of his own, a very peculiar life and his very own intense, addicted and obsessive personality.
Marco in his own words seemed to have made a decision of living only inside a kitchen and making his food his sole interest in life. I loved how he recounts incidents as simple stuff that he did, and then speaks of the consequences and of people's and media's perception, because it feels honest. I particularly liked how he talks about the comment he made of his first wife wedding dress: how he said something simple that got turned into a huge scandal; how he didn't deny that people's interpretation was not entirely wrong.
After reading this I looked for clips of Marco on YouTube, and I was completely amused by the calm, serious man that very politely explains how to cook some fish. You would've never known by that what type of life he was leading, and that's what makes his biography so fun to read. (That and all the Gordon Ramsay + other now world famous chefs anecdotes, those were extremely fun).
I still care nothing for cooking, but I'm glad I got a glimpse into the life of someone who made of cooking his life, and got so far with it.
Marco Pierre White what an amazing story. Ever wanted to know what you can achieve by hard work and passion? How about the youngest ever 3 Michelin Star holder and First Ever British 3 Michelin Star Chef. The almost rock star status he had achieved by his late twenties is all the more amazing when you consider. He grew up on a council estate in Leeds, his mother died when he was 6 and his father worked all hours to keep the family together.
This is the story of how he did it, warts and all. After all Marco was also famous as the foul mouthed bully of the kitchen. It seems to work though as many of his young chefs went onto make big names for themselves. Including the mighty Gordon Ramsey. At the time this book was written, they had fallen out big time.I hope that many years later they have reconciled, but given Marco's past record I doubt it.
Anyway, a fantastic book that should make 99.9% of people run away from the thought of being a chef and should make 99% of chefs realise that really they may never be more than glorified cooks. Such were the standards he set.
This is the story of how he did it, warts and all. After all Marco was also famous as the foul mouthed bully of the kitchen. It seems to work though as many of his young chefs went onto make big names for themselves. Including the mighty Gordon Ramsey. At the time this book was written, they had fallen out big time.I hope that many years later they have reconciled, but given Marco's past record I doubt it.
Anyway, a fantastic book that should make 99.9% of people run away from the thought of being a chef and should make 99% of chefs realise that really they may never be more than glorified cooks. Such were the standards he set.