This writer did an almost sufficient job at panning the Top Chef cookbook, called, fucking creatively, "Top Chef The Cookbook." How-fucking-ever, I would have preferred more anger. Particularly at the fucking fact that Anthony Bourdain got his own fucking chapter!
Listen to me Bourdain. You can no longer call yourself a chef. Not when you run around writing bad novels and appearing as a guest judge on shitty reality shows. What the fuck did you just say!? I HOST my own shitty reality shows, there's a big fucking difference.
Now back to this shitty, shitty, ever-so-shitty book. This book is to cooking what Bernanke is to your American economy. Do I need to know that some no-name loser contestant loves to use a certain kind of spatula? Does anyone care what Padma Lakshmi has to say about anything -- especially cookery?
You might think I'm still bitter about the fact that Tommy Colicchio was named one of People Magazine's 'Sexiest Men Alive.' But I'm not bitter at all. I totally fucking forgot about that stupid joke of a list. I was actually happy for the fucker. Thought People was trying to be more inclusive of fat people.
The LA Times reviewer tested some of the recipes from this rag of a book, and deemed many of them for shit -- although she didn't use that exact phrasing. I, on the other hand, didn't need to do anything but see an image of the book on Amazon to pen this thoughtful review.
You're fucking welcome.
Nan T. :
LMAO@ "more inclusive of fat people" HAHA!
4/10/2008 5:27 PMHe looks like what would've happened to "Skipper" from Gilligan's Island - you know, if he hadn't found that stupid fucktard Gilligan and went into boating but had learned to cook something besides bananas and coconuts over an open fire while calliing his first mate "Little Buddy"
Tommy Colicchio :
Well when you think about it..doen't it alway seems that any person who thinks they can do better then anyone seem to mess up. I think people should take more care into what is going on and yes the waiters should stop to think there customers are importain as they would not get paid if they were not there eatting the food. I find it very funny how people at Resturants can get away with it how there place is so dirty and they call them self Chefs ahhaha what a joke
4/10/2008 7:46 PMJ:
I could see why "Gordon Ramsay" doesnt like Anthony Bourdain, because the feeling is mutual for him and his friend Ruhlman. Ramsay was nominated for their "Golden Clog" award for douchebaggery.
4/15/2008 4:52 PMChef Chris:
If the cookbook is anything like the recipes posted on bravotv then Ramsey's review is spot on. They are often incomplete and have spelling errors. But if Ramsey ever tried pushing a plate of risotto on my chef coat I would reciprocate with a plate in his pot marked face. I believe Marco Pierre White said the kitchen is like the French Foreign Legion; it accepts all types. Not so with these cheesey reality shows. Strict backround checks are conducted so they have the "salt of the earth" timid cowards that have no backbone, as well as limited cooking skills, cowering at the likes of Tom Colicchio and Gordon Ramsey.
4/25/2008 12:42 PMAshley Alexandra Dupre:
Chef Ramsay - i fucking love your posts. if we ever hook up, treats on the house! (mutually :-)
call me!
4/30/2008 11:10 PMw.alexander:
Top chef - top cook more like it and cookbook ?- get fucked. You can watch the show and tell it is fucking garbage. It's like cracker barrel with god damn retards and shiny equipment. Let us not forget the "food critic" with a nice rack, numerous guest boneheads, and a complete lack of respect for the title of Chef.
It is mindless babble targeting white bread America - how sad.......
5/2/2008 6:32 PMSteve Soderquist:
Hi.. I want to start a restaurant business and would really appreciate your advice. The concept is totally unique, and tongue in cheek, but very fun. I will not waste your time, but am reaching out to professionals. I look forward to hearing from you.
7/20/2008 4:42 PMYour FAST FOOD cookbook:
Hey I like your book Gordon, but next time let me organize it. Whoever was your publisher did a pooch screw job on the organization of how its laid out. The meals are just all over the place and any time I want to look up that blue berry dessert or the Stick Lemon Chicken, I have to hunt through the whole dam book. Tell your publisher to get there head out of there ass and organize all the desserts in the same section all the entrees, etc. Or contact me and I'll have my company do it. www.tmmediainc.com
9/18/2008 12:05 PMThanks