Susur: A Culinary Life

by Susur Lee, Shun Sasabuchi (Photographer), Edward Pond (Photographer)

Sensuous, inspiring, and wholly original, A CULINARY LIFE celebrates one of the most compelling chefs of our time.Susur Lee has built an international reputation with his bold interpretation of classical Chinese cooking, dubbed nouvelle chinoise. A CULINARY LIFE is an intimate look at this culinary master, in two lavishly illustrated volumes that are joined at the spine and designed to be read in tandem. Book 1 recounts Susur'¬?s life story, a circuitous journey that has taken him from Hong Kong to France to Toronto. Book 2 features a sumptuous array of more than 120 of Susur'¬?s most sought-after recipes. Together, the two books create a bold yet nuanced work that is as innovative as the chef himself.

Genres: Food, Cookbooks

256 pages, Hardcover

First published October 1, 2005

Reviews

[Marcos · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best cookbooks ever, definitely a book i go back to all the time.
Must have if you are a professional.
the first part of the book is a bit about Susur's story, just a small glimpse on what it take's to be a great chef.
the second part of the book is all his classic recipes and methodology.

[Adam Shaw · Rating 5 out of 5]

A really impressive & well written history of the chef along with some phenomenal recipes, which most home cooks will never do. However, it does a great job in describing flavoring combination and contrasting. Plus, it is designed a very unique way to make the 2 volumes 1 book.

[Stuart · Rating 4 out of 5]

More for insights into his approach than any recipes

[Mona Harrison · Rating 3 out of 5]

A chef's read. The recipes are beyond my ability. I enjoyed the bio, and drooled over the photos. I'll save up and treat myself to a lunch at one of his restaurants.