Creating Empty Bottle Moments: Cooking With Clive

by Clive Berkman

Award-Winner in the Cookbook/Food category of the 2009 National Indie Excellence Awards Winner of the 2009 New York Book Festival's award in the Cookbook category In his career as a world class chef and restauranteur, Clive Berkman has learned much more than how to prepare mouthwatering five course meals. He finds that what he remembers most after a meal are the empty bottles, reminders of the power food has to strengthen bonds and create memories that last long after the table is cleared. In Empty Bottle Moments , Berkman encourages at home chefs to experiment with recipes as he recounts some of his most memorable dishes. He tells the stories of an impromptu celebratory dessert for George H. W. Bush on the night of the 1988 presidential polls and of serving multiple-entrée meals to ravenous pro football linemen. The recipes range from appetizers to desserts and give readers the tools to create a low stress dining experience, and empty bottle moments of their own. The book also includes a compendium of Berkman's handy, foolproof cooking tips. His passion for the culinary arts--and for spending quality time with others--brings each recipe to life.

256 pages, Hardcover

First published March 1, 2009

Reviews

[Bobbie Crawford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Creating Empty Bottle Moments: Cooking With Clive
Written By: Clive Berkman
Published By: Baxter Press, 2009, 259 pages, hardcover
ISBN 978-1888237719

Creating Empty Bottle Moments: Cooking With Clive is Top-Notch! From the front cover forward I was captivated by the beautiful layout, full-colour photographs, mouth-watering recipes and the friendly, down-to-earth tone. More then just a cookbook, this hardcover masterpiece gives us a genuine feel for Clive Berkman, the man as well as World Class Chief. As an Award-Winner in the Cookbook/Food category of the 2009 National Indie Excellence Awards and the Winner of the 2009 New York Book Festival’s award in the Cookbook category, Creating Empty Bottle Moments gives the reader everything they...


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[Wayne · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clive was a guest at my Book Fair last year and is an endearing presenter and tells the story from his heart. In his book are recipes mixed with stories and recollections, as well as the story of his own conversion to Christianity. A heartwarming book filled with good food and a great message.

[Karen · Rating 4 out of 5]

Steve recently met Clive...and he gave us his book...cookbook plus his story...fascinating.