A man does not need many things. But the things he does own should serve a purpose. They should be well made, beautiful and functional. They should improve his life in some meaningful way. And ultimately, they should reflect his personality and what he values. This site is about those things.
Thomas Keller is the owner of the famous French Laundry in California (routinely named one of the top 50 restaurants in the world), Per Se in New York, and a winner of “Best Chef in America”. His tendency is toward the elaborate, and his previous cookbooks have earned a reputation for being over the top in complexity.
But with his most recent offering, Keller has made a collection of beautiful, delicious and affordable rustic recipes that the most novice cook can master. Based on his California restaurant of the same name, Ad Hoc at Home provides the reader with 200+ spectcacular options that will impress friends and woo lovers.
Some recipes do call for a little extra love, but thankfully Ad Hoc at Home provides an extensive introduction on how to become a better cook, and tips along the way to master the recipes. And through the process of making his creations, the reader gains a little bit of Keller’s love of process and attention to detail. Cooking becomes less of a chore and more of an exercise in discipline and a refinement of one’s taste. And you’ll gain the satisfaction of making your friend’s the best fried chicken and chocolate cookies they’ve ever had in their lives.
