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Biographies & Memoirs

Explore the stories of remarkable lives in our Biographies & Memoirs section at Thryft. Discover firsthand accounts of influential figures and captivating memoirs that'll inspire and educate. Our collection is carefully curated to ensure you find the perfect narrative to delve into.

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Coquilles, Calva, and Crème: Exploring France's Culinary Heritage: A Love Affair with Real French Food - Thryft
Joanne Dryansky, Gerry Y. Dryansky

Coquilles, Calva, and Crème: Exploring France's Culinary Heritage: A Love Affair with Real French Food

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If you're drawn to a blend of history, culture, and gastronomy wrapped in personal tales, this book might be your next favorite read. Gerry Y. Dryansky offers a sensory voyage through France's culinary landscape, enriched with exclusive encounters and recipes underscoring the essence of authentic French cuisine. This isn't just a collection of dishes; it's a heartfelt invitation to experience food as a bridge to France's soul.

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Jamie's Kitchen - Thryft
Jamie Oliver

Jamie's Kitchen

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Jamie's Kitchen isn't just another cookbook; it's like a personal cooking class with Jamie Oliver himself. If you love relishing great food and have been yearning to improve your cooking skills, this book will serve as your mentor, guiding you through various techniques. Plus, with more than 100 recipes, your taste buds and culinary skills are in for a treat.

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Toujours Provence - Thryft
Judith Clancy, Peter Mayle

Toujours Provence

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If you're longing for a getaway, "Toujours Provence" will mentally transport you to the lavender fields and sunbathed villages of the French countryside. Peter Mayle's wit and descriptive prowess bring out the essence and humor of Provencal life, making you feel as if you're tasting that rich truffle or sipping pastis beside quirky locals. It's a literary vacation that promises laughter and a delightful exploration of sensory pleasures.

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A Sidecar Named Desire: Great Writers and the Booze That Stirred Them
Monte Beauchamp, Greg Clarke

A Sidecar Named Desire: Great Writers and the Booze That Stirred Them

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If you savor both the written word and a good cocktail, "A Sidecar Named Desire" might just be the blend you're looking for. It's a celebration of how some of the greatest authors were stirred by their spirits. Packed with anecdotes, recipes, and witty insights, it provides a unique take on what fuels the creative process. Plus, it makes an amusing read that's as fascinating as it is intoxicating. Cheers to discovering your next favorite author and drink!

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Miss Dahl's Voluptuous Delights Recipes for Every Season, Mood, and Appetite - Thryft
Sophie Dahl

Miss Dahl's Voluptuous Delights Recipes for Every Season, Mood, and Appetite

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If you cherish the satisfaction of a meal that tingles your taste buds without tipping the scales, "Miss Dahl's Voluptuous Delights" could be your culinary companion. Sophie Dahl translates her zeal for food into recipes that harmonize indulgence with health, and her seasoned storytelling adds the perfect garnish to this flavorful collection. It's a book that brings both the seasons and your moods to your table.

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Monet's Table: The Cooking Journals of Claude Monet - Thryft
Jean-Bernard Naudin, Claire Joyes

Monet's Table: The Cooking Journals of Claude Monet

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Imagine sitting at Monet’s table, absorbing the ambiance of his beautiful Giverny home while indulging in recipes that inspired his art. This book provides that intimate experience, blending Monet’s passion for cooking with his dedication to painting, offering a taste of the culinary landscape that influenced the Impressionist movement. It's a feast for your eyes and your palate, an unconventional and delightful fusion of art and cuisine that’s as vibrant and colorful as Monet’s own palette.

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Backstage with Julia: My Years with Julia Child - Thryft
Nancy Verde Barr

Backstage with Julia: My Years with Julia Child

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If you're drawn to the warmth of behind-the-scenes stories with renowned figures, "Backstage with Julia" promises a tender and personal glimpse into Julia Child's world. Nancy Verde Barr offers you a seat at Julia's table, revealing the humanity and spirited passion of a chef who reshaped American cuisine. It's a heartfelt tribute, sure to inspire anyone with a love for food and the legends behind it.

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The Making of a Chef : Mastering Heat at the Culinary Institute of America - Thryft
Michael Ruhlman

The Making of a Chef : Mastering Heat at the Culinary Institute of America

from RM32.76 MYR

A must-read for foodies interested in culinary education. The book dives into the precise and frantic world of culinary arts, exploring the intricacies of the profession. Ruhlman's passion and attention to detail make this memoir vivid and compelling, making it a must-read for foodies and aspiring chefs alike.

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Spain...A Culinary Road Trip - Thryft
Gwyneth Paltrow, Mario Batali

Spain...A Culinary Road Trip

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If you're a food enthusiast and want to experience the culture and cuisine of Spain, this book is perfect. With stunning photos, candid anecdotes, and mouth-watering recipes, Mario Batali and Mark Bittman take you on a journey through Spain, showcasing its regional cuisine, art, history, and culture. It's a perfect blend of travel and food, making it an entertaining and informative read.

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The Devil in the Kitchen : The Autobiography - Thryft
Marco Pierre White, James Steen

The Devil in the Kitchen : The Autobiography

from RM25.79 MYR

This autobiography is perfect for food enthusiasts willing to explore the coming of age of a culinary outlaw. Marco Pierre White lays bare the life of this bad boy of the kitchen, his intense training with the best chefs in the country, and his eventual success. The book is marked with sizzling prose that is sure to enthrall anyone who wishes to dive into the world of cooking with a rebel.

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Letters to a Young Chef - Thryft
Daniel Boulud

Letters to a Young Chef

from RM12.06 MYR

From the reinvention of French food through the fine dining revolution in America, Daniel Boulud has been a witness to and a creator of today's food culture. A modern improviser with a classical foundation (a little rock 'n' roll and a lot of Mozart, he'd say), he speaks with the authority that comes from a lifetime of preparing, presenting, and thinking about food-an ancient calling with universal resonance. In Letters to a Young Chef, Boulud speaks not only of how to make a career as a chef in today's world, but also of why one should want to do so in the first place. As he himself puts it, it is "a tasty life." The love of food and the obsession with flavors, ingredients, and techniques are the chef's source of strength, helping the young chef to survive and flourish during the long years of apprenticeship and their necessary sacrifices. Part memoir, part advice book, part cookbook, part reverie, this delicious new book will delight and enlighten chefs of all kinds, from passionate amateurs to serious professionals.

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A Wok Through Time - Thryft
Sam Leong

A Wok Through Time

from RM32.93 MYR

A Wok Through Time is an inspiring journey of Chef Sam Leong, who gives traditional Chinese cuisine a modern twist with the use of other Asian and Western ingredients and presentation styles. This cookbook showcases his excellent culinary skills, secrets to award-winning recipes, and features clear instructions, making it easy for readers to replicate in their own kitchens. It's a definite must-have for anyone looking to explore Chinese cuisine in a modern way.

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Anthony Bourdain Omnibus: "Kitchen Confidential", "A Cook's Tour" - Thryft
Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain Omnibus: "Kitchen Confidential", "A Cook's Tour"

from RM26.02 MYR

For food enthusiasts who enjoy reading courageous yet humorous stories about culinary adventures and the underbelly of the food industry, the Anthony Bourdain Omnibus would be a great read. Bourdain's storytelling is raw, unfiltered, and witty, and definitely an adventure from start to finish. Additionally, readers should expect to be taken on a culinary journey and experience some gastronomic shock factor as Bourdain explores cuisines from different parts of the world.

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Anthony Bourdain Omnibus: "Kitchen Confidential", "A Cook's Tour" - Thryft
Anthony Bourdain

Anthony Bourdain Omnibus: "Kitchen Confidential", "A Cook's Tour"

from RM27.48 MYR

If you are a foodie who loves to explore different cuisines, "Anthony Bourdain Omnibus: Kitchen Confidential, A Cook's Tour" is a must-read for you. It takes you on a journey across different parts of the world where you get to experience unique, local dishes that you may have never heard of before. The book is written in an entertaining and witty storytelling style, which makes it a delightful read for anyone who is interested in culinary adventures.

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Gordon Ramsay Cooking For Friends - Thryft
Gordon Ramsay

Gordon Ramsay Cooking For Friends

from RM49.18 MYR

TV’s most popular chef, Gordon Ramsay, bridges the gap between his famous chef’s table (situated in the white heat of his restaurant kitchen) and his table at home with Tana and their young family. His latest cookbook is packed with simple, seasonal, modern British recipes. Gordon lives life in the fast lane, travelling the world to foster his many hugely successful business enterprises and to film his highly acclaimed TV series. But, despite the commitments of a busy work life, he has always believed that families should sit around their tables to eat together as much as possible. His latest cookbook gathers together over 100 inspiring and well-constructed recipes which everyone will enjoy cooking for their friends and family, including Chorizo, broad bean and mint couscous, Scallop brochettes with coriander and chilli butter, Smoked salmon and horseradish cream tarts and Toffee and chocolate steamed pudding. The recipes embody Gordon’s strongly held opinion that we should support local producers and farmers’ markets, that we should cook with seasonal fresh ingredients which haven't travelled miles to reach our plates and that we should celebrate the wealth of regional dishes available to us from Cornish crab soup to Bakewell tarts. Gordon shares the dishes that he loves to cook (and eat) when he’s off duty. With chapters covering Hot and Cold Soups; Pasta and Grains; Fish and Shellfish; Meat and Poultry; Pies and Tarts; Vegetables and Salads; Puddings and Ices and Coffee and Chocolate, each recipe is introduced with an insight into why he has chosen it and includes tips on how to re-create it perfectly. With emphasis on simplicity for stunning results, the majority of the recipes are short and easy to cook. This beautiful book has been created by one of Britain's top designers, in tandem with an amazing young photographer. While food is king in this book, sprinkled as it is with candid photos of Gordon and the family, Cooking for Friends allows you to share his love of life and the good things in it.

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Art of Eating - Thryft
M.F.K. Fisher

Art of Eating

from RM40.51 MYR

This book is the essence of M.F.K. Fisher, whose wit and fulsome opinions on food and those who produce it, comment upon it, and consume it are as apt today as they were several decades ago, when she composed them. Why did she choose food and hunger, she was asked, and she replied, 'When I write about hunger, I am really writing about love and the hunger for it, and warmth, and the love of it . . . and then the warmth and richness and fine reality of hunger satisfied.'Includes five of her most popular works:Serve It Forth (1937)Consider the Oyster (1941) How to Cook a Wolf (1942) The Gastronomical Me (1943) An Alphabet of Gourmets (1949)

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