"32 Yolks" fed my curiosity and foodie dreams

As a podcast fanatic, I found this ebook to be a perfect addition to my daily commute!  Eric Ripert balances and intertwines a beautiful and relatable narrative with beautiful food.  Ripert's pure and obvious passion for food is elegantly conveyed as he describes his heartbreaks and triumphs from childhood to his current success.

Even though I have seen plenty of cooking shows, I never knew how much grit it takes to "make it" in the food world as a renowned chef.  For Eric Ripert, fine cooking was an escape from the pains of growing up in a broken home that became his life's passion and calling.  Ripert describes how he takes his love for cooking to fulfill his dreams and ending up as the chef of a Michelin star restaurant in New York.  It was eye opening to hear about Ripert working his way up in the kitchen under the direction of legendary chefs like Joel Robuchon and Dominique Bouchet.  The late nights, early mornings, and the constant demand for perfection point to Ripert's dedication and true love for his work, which is his life.  His story actually motivated me in my daily grinds.

Above all, the savory details of specific dishes and the process of making them had my mouth watering and also inspired me to expand my palate so that I can taste such wondrous-sounding dishes myself!

I received this book from Blogging for Books for this interview.