- Hardcover: 272 pages
- Publisher: Thomas Dunne Books; First Edition edition (Oct 16 2007)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0312366930
- ISBN-13: 978-0312366933
- Product Dimensions: 21.3 x 14.2 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 340 g
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #607,449 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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From Publishers Weekly
At 32, Clark abandoned a career in marketing to enroll in culinary school and fulfill her dream of becoming a chef. A divorce from her alcoholic husband followed, and Clark, chopping carrots for minimum wage, was left to raise their two young daughters on her own. Repeatedly comparing being a chef to motherhood, she describes all of the young cooks she helped to train as her children. Reflecting Clark's ongoing struggle to balance work and family, the book's 40-plus recipes include her eldest daughter's Favorite Cornflake-Coated Pork Chops and the Pink Medicine Placebo administered to her youngest after a greasy Braised Cube Steak caused her to slip off the monkey bars. Clark's enthusiasm for drawing people to the table is engaging, but she prefers to make excuses for her high job turnover, including several firings. In 2000, she invested her savings in her own restaurant in Washington, D.C., in a neighborhood where cloth napkins stood out more than vagrants. After a rocky start, Colorado Kitchen now often has a line around the block, and Clark thrives on being her own boss. The emphasis on family adds a personal dimension to this memoir about both comfort food and commitment to success. (Oct.)
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“Clark’s enthusiasm for drawing people to the table is engaging. Colorado Kitchen now often has a line around the block, and Clark thrives on being her own boss. The emphasis on family adds a personal dimension to this memoir about both comfort food and commitment to success.”--Publishers Weekly
Gillian Clark is a nationally known chef who runs the popular Washington, D.C., restaurant Colorado Kitchen. She is a commentator for NPR’s Weekend All Things Considered and has been featured on the Food Network as well as in The Washington Post and The New York Times.
"A refreshing mix of the elevated world of haute cuisine and the down-to-earth perspective of a working mother." --Booklist
"FRYING PAN is an easy, inspirational read." --Washington Post
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4.8 out of 5 stars (4 customer reviews)
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great Story, Nov 27 2007
By Char Corday "Char" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Out of the Frying Pan: A Chef's Memoir of Hot Kitchens, Single Motherhood, and the Family Meal (Hardcover)
This book is fabulous. I could not put it down. An accomplished chef that can write and tell an entertaining story. How many of those are around? The recipes are easy to follow. I skipped them on my first read and then went back and tried the ones I thought I could do. And they work. I got my family around the table and even though it was only fifteen minutes. There was no TV and no cell phones. I think this book is more powerful than Clark knows. Good food and family...spread it around.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Highly recommended, July 28 2008
By E. Powers - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Out of the Frying Pan: A Chef's Memoir of Hot Kitchens, Single Motherhood, and the Family Meal (Hardcover)
I loved the book and the insights which Gillian shares about life, parenting and her career as a chef. I lived in a neighborhood like Brightwood where Colorado Kitchen is located. Kudos for Gillian for her sheer determination and willingness to provide the real DC with a sit down restaurant. I've copied several recipes and am eager to try them. I no longer live in DC but when I return I will venture to Colorado Kitchen for a real treat.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Out of the frying pan will inspire you!, May 15 2008
By Michelle Dunn "Award winning author, columnist" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Out of the Frying Pan: A Chef's Memoir of Hot Kitchens, Single Motherhood, and the Family Meal (Hardcover)
Having been someone who has always loved to cook and dreamed of being a cook, this book was one I could relate to. Gillian tells the tale of how she changed her life. A very inspiring story for any woman in any field. The recipes are a great addition to this memoir.
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