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Randomly within a few days of each other I received two different books written by Anthony Bourdain, given to me by two different individuals.  Previous to reading his books all that I knew about the man and chef was that he had overcome a nasty drug habit at one point in his life, that he was a considered a good chef and that he could be “grumpy”.  Most of this knowledge having been pieced together in bits and pieces from various other sources (the internet, television shows such as top chef or through friends).

My coworker lent me a copy of “Kitchen confidential” while my brother sent me his “No reservations: Around the world on An empty stomach” (Thanks bro!).  I have to say that I did not use to “enjoy” food.  I used to eat because it was a necessity; I needed fuel.  Over the years this has changed a great deal and I now consider myself a lot more adventurous when it comes to trying new dishes or cuisines.  I tend to say “sure I’ll give it a taste” rather than “that doesn’t look appetizing”.  I like sitting around a table with a group of friends, drinking and eating the night away. Continue reading →