Chef's Ink Book News: Transform Kitchen & Bar

Three seasoned industry professionals dive deep into narrative-driven culinary literature that transforms how you think about food and drink.

🍳 Alex Rivers reviews "Blood, Bones & Butter" by Gabrielle Hamilton - A raw, unfiltered memoir from the chef-owner of Prune restaurant that captures the grit and grace of kitchen life without romantic idealization.

🧁 Tamara Washington explores "Black Cake" by Charmaine Wilkerson - A powerful novel weaving Caribbean heritage and family secrets through the making of one transformative dessert.

🍸 Oliver "Ollie" Bennett examines "The Drunken Botanist" by Amy Stewart - An extensively researched exploration of the botanical origins behind every spirit, from agave to wormwood.Each host shares personal stories connecting these books to their professional journey, from Tamara's grandmother's baking wisdom to Alex's kitchen struggles in Marseille.Essential listening for chefs, bakers, bartenders, and anyone passionate about the stories behind great food and drink.📚 GET THE BOOKS:• Blood, Bones & Butter: https://bookshop.org/books/blood-bones-butter-the-inadvertent-education-of-a-reluctant-chef/9781400068630

• Black Cake: https://bookshop.org/books/black-cake/9781524746810

• The Drunken Botanist: https://bookshop.org/books/the-drunken-botanist-the-plants-that-create-the-world-s-great-drinks/9781616200466🎙️ Hosted by Alex Rivers (Chef), Tamara Washington (Pastry Chef), and Oliver Bennett (Bartender)Next week: Books that push technique to the bleeding edge.

Order our new book here: Kitchen Science Fiction https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F9FN9V3R

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