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What we're reading...

Posted by Bea Davis on May 26, 2020 10:21:45 AM

...and watching, and listening to...

Children reading books at park against trees and meadow in the park

Maybe you've got extra time on your hands right now. Maybe you're bored with your media selections right now. Maybe you want to expand your food horizons. Whatever the reason, Paris Gourmet is here to help.

Here is a short list of just a few of the things that we're reading, watching, and listening to so that we can stay up-to-date with all the latest happenings in the food world.

A great new documentary about food icon Diana Kennedy
https://www.eater.com/2020/5/22/21267853/nothing-fancy-diana-kennedy-documentary

All things food-nerd from our friends at Heritage Radio Network
https://heritageradionetwork.org/

One possible future for restaurants post-quarantine
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/18/dining/restaurants-masks-coronavirus.html

The best baking books for beginners (and maybe the more experienced)

https://bit.ly/3c0hEgd

A few classic food movies to catch up on

https://bit.ly/2LXjSlF

 

Topics: Curiosity, chef movies, cookbook, hrn

"A Man on Table 6 Wants an Eggless Omelette..."

Posted by Bea Davis on Mar 20, 2020 12:50:45 PM

That is what an odd request, Kiki said while interrupting a conversation between Sous Chef Bib and Executive Chef Roland White. Chef Bib's response to Kiki turns into a semi mental breakdown and a hilarious and legendary scene from a British TV show called "Whites".

 

eggless omelette- whites tv show

 

So if you miss working the line and wearing an apron check out the list of some great shows and movies focusing on restaurants. This list of entertainment should be a great enjoyment for the chefs and cooks, but most importantly.... a remedy for when you miss working in the kitchen. Please share your favorites scenes, characters, movies, shows and more, so your fellow "chef whites" can agree or agree to disagree.... enjoy!

 

List of TV Shows:

WHITES

 

Whites - A British TV show about an executive chef Roland White, working at a country house hotel with his overworked sous chef Bib, and their quirky and definitely entertaining staff. To laugh and witness the legendary scene, click the link below:

Eggless Omelette- Whites TV Show

 

 

 

Cast of tv show Raw-1

The cast of RAW

RAW - A TV show based on the lives of the staff working at a restaurant in Dublin, Ireland. This show is filled with drama and shows you the transitions of both the characters and restaurant as it goes through its ups and downs of owners, staff, and significant others. To most people it seems really intense but to those who work in the food industry, its just another day.

RAW Trailer

 

 

Kitchen Confidential

 

Kitchen Confidential - Before The Hangover and A Star is Born, Bradley Cooper took on the lead role of Chef Jack Bourdain in the short lived show loosely based off of Anthony Bourdain's book, No Reservations. This is a kitchen comedy showcasing typical kitchen scenarios into some hilarious entertainment.

Kitchen Confidential - Teddy Takes off

 

 

Lists of Movies:

RatatouillePoster

 

Ratatouille - A Disney and Pixar movie that you can enjoy watching with kids. The movie is about a rat who loves food and can actually cook. HE runs into a young cook at a restaurant and makes an unusual alliance where he is able to cook at a famous restaurant in Paris, France.

Ratatouille - Keep your station clear!

 

 

Spanglish

 

Spanglish - Adam Sandler takes the lead role as a father and chef. This movie features more personal life issues for the characters, but the kitchen moments in this movie are worth watching. Thomas Kellar was the consultant for this movie and Ratatouille as well! He taught Adam Sandler how to make "the world's greatest sandwich", in which this movie is known for that scene.

Spanglish - Sandwich Scene

 

 

Chef movie

 

Chef - John Favreau stars as the main character who is a head chef that quits his job at a restaurant. He decides to buy a food truck to reclaim his culinary creativity while reclaiming his relationship with his son and ex wife, Sofia Vergara. This movie is packed with an all star cast and the chef consultant is LA- based chef Roy Choi, who is known for his food trucks, Kogi.

Chef - Trailer

 

Topics: chef tv shows, chef, chef movies, anthony bourdain, thomas kellar, roy choi, whites, raw, kitchen confidential, spanglish, ratatouille

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