Publisher's Synopsis
This "LIFE RING IN THE KITCHEN" is a "must have" for any Cook, Chef or Foodie! Even the best Chefs make mistakes at times but with this handy reference, you can make a quick recovery! Who hasn't burnt the cookies, added salt instead of sugar, forgotten or not have an essential ingredient? All cooks have these kinds of experiences and this resourceful guide can turn it around and rescue the dish. Some of the best recipes have come from mistakes after all. If you think such tips as these contained in this book are only for novices, rest assured that the professionals among us are the biggest advocates of rescuing food whenever possible. Julia Child once said her fail-safe remedy for a sunken cake was nothing more magical than liberal dollops of whipped cream spread over its surface. The goal of this book is to prevent or minimize the stress when disasters strike. It provides an in-depth explanation of the development of regional cuisine so that one can correct or re-direct a dish appropriately. SAVE YOUR DINNER PARTY: Chef Christopher Carnrick co-author of Dinner for Six at 8:00, has extensive experience in the restaurant business, and will reveal how to deal with kitchen disasters. Christopher Carnrick is the former owner of two Seattle restaurants; Mame's Cabaret Dinner Theatre and Speedy Gonzales Mexican Cuisine which received 4 stars from Gourmet Notebook, featured on N.W. Afternoon, Daytime and Fresh Living, NBC, CBS TV and received accolades from the Seattle Times, Seattle Weekly, S.G.N. and Post Intellingencer newspapers. Arthur Knighton shares nineteen years fine dining experience serving customers from the Marriott Fine Dining and the famous Seattle Pike Street Market. Christopher and Arthur also featured on HGTV, House Hunters International "Remain in Spain. Amazon Customer Reviews: Dinner for Six at 8:005 out of 5 stars If you love to entertain, you can't say enough about this book. Wow! I frequently entertain and sometimes wonder how to make the experience memorable- this is a great book. Incredible easy to follow! Brilliant! Wow! What a phenomenal chef! I can't believe he shared secrets!
