In his second in-depth foray into the world of professional cooking, Michael Ruhlman journeys into the heart of the profession. Observing the rigorous Certified Master Chef exam at the Culinary Institute of America, one of the country's most influential cooking schools, Ruhlman enters the lives and kitchens of rising star Michael Symon and renowned Thomas Keller of The French Laundry.
This fascinating book will satisfy any reader's hunger for knowledge about cooking and food, reveal the secrets of successful chefs, and explore at what point cooking becomes an art form.