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The Bloke's Guide to Brilliant Cooking and How to Impress Women
The 'do-it-yourself' guide for two of the most important things in a bloke's the love of good food and impressing women! If you want to learn how to cook brilliant meals using the knowledge, imagination, and instincts you already have whilst simultaneously learning how to impress women then read on. If not, it's OK. We won't tell anyone.
This book will show anyone how to impress like a chef by thinking the way a Bloke naturally thinks; like a Bloke. It will take you on a larrikins own adventure into the mysteries of brilliant cooking enabling anyone willing to think differently about cooking to tap into their cooking genius By the time you have finished reading this book you will be able to create unlimited amazing meals all from an idea in your head and youʼll have great laugh as you do it.
This book will show anyone how to impress like a chef by thinking the way a Bloke naturally thinks; like a Bloke. It will take you on a larrikins own adventure into the mysteries of brilliant cooking enabling anyone willing to think differently about cooking to tap into their cooking genius By the time you have finished reading this book you will be able to create unlimited amazing meals all from an idea in your head and youʼll have great laugh as you do it.
120 pages, Hardcover
First published November 27, 2012
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February 19, 2020
Love the book and I love that it is mostly geared towards men and how they can be great at cooking in their own style and creativity. There are so many ways a man can learn from this book and cultivate his instincts and then his mind in order to create ideas and innovate from what he has over what he thinks he need to have. Also, one of the most important cooking advice I have learned from this book- which I have never learned from any other cooking book is this heating guide for the blokes. Check this out and see if it helps you:
"You need to also understand when applying heat to food that food burns from the outside in (except in microwave cooking). This means that if you want to cook your food evenly throughout you must cook it slowly on a low heat with an all over heat source like an oven or a pot, steam, or pressure cooker. On the other hand, if you want to crisp up the outside and keep the inside relatively unburned, then you need to apply heat to the outside quickly before the inside begins to cook. If unburned, then you need to apply heat to the outside quickly before the inside begins to cook. In chef talk, this is called searing. For blokes, we like to call it browning or caramelizing. If you sear the outside and you then put it on a moderate heat, you can then get the insides up to the preferred level of not quite completely burned as well. Sounds tricky but after you’ve had a couple of goes at it you’ll get the hang of it".
Sounds good right? And probably your first time to hear about this technique also. Well, that's just part of the many other pieces of advices that you will learn from this book. Check this out to learn more!
"You need to also understand when applying heat to food that food burns from the outside in (except in microwave cooking). This means that if you want to cook your food evenly throughout you must cook it slowly on a low heat with an all over heat source like an oven or a pot, steam, or pressure cooker. On the other hand, if you want to crisp up the outside and keep the inside relatively unburned, then you need to apply heat to the outside quickly before the inside begins to cook. If unburned, then you need to apply heat to the outside quickly before the inside begins to cook. In chef talk, this is called searing. For blokes, we like to call it browning or caramelizing. If you sear the outside and you then put it on a moderate heat, you can then get the insides up to the preferred level of not quite completely burned as well. Sounds tricky but after you’ve had a couple of goes at it you’ll get the hang of it".
Sounds good right? And probably your first time to hear about this technique also. Well, that's just part of the many other pieces of advices that you will learn from this book. Check this out to learn more!
February 19, 2020
What is the “heart” in cooking? Something most of us will probably not understand because we are governed by our minds more than our hearts. Moreover, Jim O'Connor has a very good point to share about how to use the heart in cooking. And so, this is what he said:
“If you want to know how to put your heart into your culinary creations, it’s simple really. But don’t be fooled. Some of the simplest things to understand, are the hardest things to do.”
“Putting heart” into your cookery? Simple, drop your guard, get out of your head and into your heart. Care for what you create and the people you are creating it for. Be, open, transparent, vulnerable to letting people see you in your creation. Have the courage to let who you are be reflected on the plate. Let the people see you in your creation. Heart makes the imperfect, WAY better than perfect. Think about it.”
What do you think? Do you use your mind more than your heart when you cook? Does it make sense for you? To me, after I have read it, I soon realize that I have not poured my heart to my cooking. It has always been mental/ a little bit too intelligent. I sometimes forget to use my heart and let myself be guided by the measurements, what I see on tv, what other people tell me, and the fear of being judged. And as I understood this I began to realize that I have missed out a lot of opportunities to be authentic.
Such a great book! I had learned so many things that I am sure will also benefit a lot of people. Check it out!
“If you want to know how to put your heart into your culinary creations, it’s simple really. But don’t be fooled. Some of the simplest things to understand, are the hardest things to do.”
“Putting heart” into your cookery? Simple, drop your guard, get out of your head and into your heart. Care for what you create and the people you are creating it for. Be, open, transparent, vulnerable to letting people see you in your creation. Have the courage to let who you are be reflected on the plate. Let the people see you in your creation. Heart makes the imperfect, WAY better than perfect. Think about it.”
What do you think? Do you use your mind more than your heart when you cook? Does it make sense for you? To me, after I have read it, I soon realize that I have not poured my heart to my cooking. It has always been mental/ a little bit too intelligent. I sometimes forget to use my heart and let myself be guided by the measurements, what I see on tv, what other people tell me, and the fear of being judged. And as I understood this I began to realize that I have missed out a lot of opportunities to be authentic.
Such a great book! I had learned so many things that I am sure will also benefit a lot of people. Check it out!
February 18, 2020
What does being an impressive bloke mean? Sounds interesting? You bet it does, and its meaning and topic is sensible too. It talks about the many ways you can impress a woman and how you can be a great cook- your own style! I like that it talks about originality and how you can cultivate your own style from within. It is true that a great chef is always great in his own ways by following his own instincts and his own rules. That's how you become great! By first becoming original! Also, there are a lot of things I agree about this book but then, this one rings true for me: “Recipe books are full of other people's ideas about cooking. Following someone else's recipe is like culinary plagiarism and that is just simply isn't impressive. It's 'not the way of the bloke'. Do it your way!” And so if you get this and put all the elements that Jim teaches from his book, then you are off to being the BEST CHEF that you can be. Moreover, please put in mind that his secrets are also pretty much connected to the many ways you can impress a woman, and so if you are in the lookout to date and become magnificent at becoming a LOVER too, then this book pretty much has it fixed.
So, I am recommending this book for all good man, looking to be great! Great at creating their own ingredients and recipes and great at keeping her woman interested. Sounds great? It sure is!
So, I am recommending this book for all good man, looking to be great! Great at creating their own ingredients and recipes and great at keeping her woman interested. Sounds great? It sure is!
February 18, 2020
Ooh, what a great thought:
"Brilliant cooking is what happens when your head, instincts, imagination and heart get together on the same plate and tell your hands what to do in kitchen".
As a woman reading this book, I feel pretty much connected to most of the topics- especially when it comes to creativity and originality. I think CREATIVITY is the core of every artist's work and without that you can never offer something that will make people feel intrigued and want to get a taste of your creation. So, after reading this book I feel like someone understood me, and my own ways of making things. In addition, I also like that he has added in some balance as to structure and organization. To me, that is also one of the best foundations that an artist can rely to. Without structure your creativity will all be messy and will not be able to get the FLOW that it needs to be understood. Structure is the head of creativity, while creativity is the movement coming from the head, and when these two syncs in then the beauty of anyone's creation can flourish.
Oh, how I love this book! I know they claim that it is a book dedicated to helping men become a great chef and well a lover? But then, I think that this is a book that all of us can truly enjoy and learn a lot from.
Best wishes!
"Brilliant cooking is what happens when your head, instincts, imagination and heart get together on the same plate and tell your hands what to do in kitchen".
As a woman reading this book, I feel pretty much connected to most of the topics- especially when it comes to creativity and originality. I think CREATIVITY is the core of every artist's work and without that you can never offer something that will make people feel intrigued and want to get a taste of your creation. So, after reading this book I feel like someone understood me, and my own ways of making things. In addition, I also like that he has added in some balance as to structure and organization. To me, that is also one of the best foundations that an artist can rely to. Without structure your creativity will all be messy and will not be able to get the FLOW that it needs to be understood. Structure is the head of creativity, while creativity is the movement coming from the head, and when these two syncs in then the beauty of anyone's creation can flourish.
Oh, how I love this book! I know they claim that it is a book dedicated to helping men become a great chef and well a lover? But then, I think that this is a book that all of us can truly enjoy and learn a lot from.
Best wishes!
February 18, 2020
I am beyond impressed by this book! It has the best execution when it comes to sequential contents on imagery, quotes and advice. I like it so much! Also, I think that this book teaches you a lot on how to live a balanced life. I know that from the COVER it points out that it is a book that will help men become their own chef and that it will also help them become impressive to women, however I find it a helpful guide in living a balanced life because it talks so much about sensations, the head, your instincts and your hands. To me, this information is highly applicable not only if you want to be a chef but in whatever career you wish to pursue (well maybe not all- remove becoming a mathematician and an astronaut) ;-).
You see, balance is key at keeping your life healthy and when you integrate the use of the mind, body and heart, you will succeed in your endeavors! More so, when you are a creative genius, especially with becoming a chef, you need to have that wisdom to gravitate from the 3 facets of your being. So, if you might be interested to learn how to be balanced at becoming a chef and balanced in life and your associations with people, I believe this is very helpful! Oh, and this is even more helpful for MEN, who are in the lookout to shape their career in the kitchen and finding themselves a good woman to date and have the best relationship with.
Cheers!
You see, balance is key at keeping your life healthy and when you integrate the use of the mind, body and heart, you will succeed in your endeavors! More so, when you are a creative genius, especially with becoming a chef, you need to have that wisdom to gravitate from the 3 facets of your being. So, if you might be interested to learn how to be balanced at becoming a chef and balanced in life and your associations with people, I believe this is very helpful! Oh, and this is even more helpful for MEN, who are in the lookout to shape their career in the kitchen and finding themselves a good woman to date and have the best relationship with.
Cheers!
February 18, 2020
Amazing book! I love that it is creative, witty, smart and structured!
Anyone who wants to learn how to cook using his or her own style? Anyone who wants to be creative? Anyone who wants to learn the right dynamics on how to use your mind, your hearts and your senses? Well, you are on the right track if you read this book: "The Blokes Guide to Brilliant Cooking and How to Impress Women", by Jim O'Connor.
This is genius and also very enjoyable to read! Most self-help books, especially when it comes to cooking, may be too structured and makes you follow a certain guideline that constricts your own creativity, but then, this book just does the opposite. This book will teach you how to be creative, and the structure comes from the planning. Which I think is the reason why it is GENIUS! Anyone who gives you the freedom to use your own creativity yet just provides you the minimum steps to get through to that goal allows you to tap into your own self for guidance and your own resources! This is the best COACHING STYLE- especially for the creatives!
And so, I am highly recommending this book to anyone in the lookout to hone their own creative genius at cooking. This will be the most helpful book for you! Check it out!
Anyone who wants to learn how to cook using his or her own style? Anyone who wants to be creative? Anyone who wants to learn the right dynamics on how to use your mind, your hearts and your senses? Well, you are on the right track if you read this book: "The Blokes Guide to Brilliant Cooking and How to Impress Women", by Jim O'Connor.
This is genius and also very enjoyable to read! Most self-help books, especially when it comes to cooking, may be too structured and makes you follow a certain guideline that constricts your own creativity, but then, this book just does the opposite. This book will teach you how to be creative, and the structure comes from the planning. Which I think is the reason why it is GENIUS! Anyone who gives you the freedom to use your own creativity yet just provides you the minimum steps to get through to that goal allows you to tap into your own self for guidance and your own resources! This is the best COACHING STYLE- especially for the creatives!
And so, I am highly recommending this book to anyone in the lookout to hone their own creative genius at cooking. This will be the most helpful book for you! Check it out!
February 19, 2020
This BOOK IS GOLD and a solid approach on how to be a great chef- your own way!
I have learned so many quirky facts and contents from this book! I like that it is helping ALL THE MEAN out there to tap into their FEMININITY and yet not forgetting to tap into their mind as a tool that will help organize your creative genius! Most of the time, instinct and using the senses is what gets the job to work like magic, however with the right structure it allows the flow to move easily and keeps things at a good pace. Furthermore, this book will teach you how to balance the mind and the body and then work on your facilitation techniques in order to succeed! More so, one of the best and the most unique advices I have heard comes from the GREAT CRAP TEST is this:
“If something looks great, smells great, tastes, sounds, and feels great then it is great. GCT works. Which means that if something looks crap, sounds, smells, tastes, and feels crap, it is crap?” Too simple really"!
So, what do you think about the GREAT CRAP TEST? Do you agree?
It is indeed a unique and creative book! It brings you to another whole dimension of cooking and innovation! I would love for anyone to check this out and see for yourself! I am sure it will be as helpful to you as it was for me.
I have learned so many quirky facts and contents from this book! I like that it is helping ALL THE MEAN out there to tap into their FEMININITY and yet not forgetting to tap into their mind as a tool that will help organize your creative genius! Most of the time, instinct and using the senses is what gets the job to work like magic, however with the right structure it allows the flow to move easily and keeps things at a good pace. Furthermore, this book will teach you how to balance the mind and the body and then work on your facilitation techniques in order to succeed! More so, one of the best and the most unique advices I have heard comes from the GREAT CRAP TEST is this:
“If something looks great, smells great, tastes, sounds, and feels great then it is great. GCT works. Which means that if something looks crap, sounds, smells, tastes, and feels crap, it is crap?” Too simple really"!
So, what do you think about the GREAT CRAP TEST? Do you agree?
It is indeed a unique and creative book! It brings you to another whole dimension of cooking and innovation! I would love for anyone to check this out and see for yourself! I am sure it will be as helpful to you as it was for me.
February 18, 2020
Two of the most important thing in a bloke’s life is women and food- INDEED! And sometimes it can be FOOD and then women. ;-) And so, I think that this book is one of the best guides on how to cook authentically and how to impress women. Seriously! Moreover, I believe that this is one of the best books I have read when it comes to content, creativity and writing style! Content in a sense that it has all the right dynamics to make it a very enjoyable read. It's creative, it follows a structure and the topic is quite interesting too. Creativity wise it's a genius! Once you open the book you will be in awe at its beautiful illustrations of food and the way the scripts are written. Lastly, the writing style is fun, easy to understand and witty! Truly one of the best books I've read and I look forward to more from Jim O'Connor. Quite the impressive bloke of a man!
So, if you are looking to be authentic, original and creative with your cooking style, check this out! As a bonus, if you are also in the look out to impress your girl or get the woman of your dreams to like you, this book has all the right words and advice to swoon her off her feet. Grab it while it’s hot! ;-)
So, if you are looking to be authentic, original and creative with your cooking style, check this out! As a bonus, if you are also in the look out to impress your girl or get the woman of your dreams to like you, this book has all the right words and advice to swoon her off her feet. Grab it while it’s hot! ;-)
February 18, 2020
Smart, witty and a whole lot of fun! This is how all books should be written! I am sincerely impressed by how this book turned out to be! From its unique content, the beautiful photos and also the way it was written, anyone will surely enjoy and learn a lot from it. In addition, apart from it is enjoyable, it also teaches us the basics at how to be a good, and structured chef. Everything comes easy when you are already creative and has mastered the art of being authentic. Your style, the taste you want to serve and your presentation, moreover, without the right organization and planning, every creative genius will fail, but thankfully, Jim doesn't forget to note this important factor on his book. Thank you!
Go ahead and taste the goodness and wonderful energy of this book written by Jim O'Connor! I believe anyone will like this book and will learn the many ways on how to be your own MASTER CHEF. Moreover, I would recommend this book mostly to men and to all men who want to benefit from its great approach at becoming a chef from the senses, the heart and the mind.
Truly a wonderful book! Hats off!
Go ahead and taste the goodness and wonderful energy of this book written by Jim O'Connor! I believe anyone will like this book and will learn the many ways on how to be your own MASTER CHEF. Moreover, I would recommend this book mostly to men and to all men who want to benefit from its great approach at becoming a chef from the senses, the heart and the mind.
Truly a wonderful book! Hats off!
February 18, 2020
The book is great! I sincerely love it! I am able to grasp and tap into my own creativity, learn some facts about how to impress women, and I'm having fun while reading it! How cool is that? At the same time, I also find the "MOMENTS IN COOKING HISTORY" an interesting and catchy dynamic in the book. I find this piece of information perfect for anyone who really has the passion for cooking.
Here are some of the most interesting information I have learned:
1.) Controversy surrounds the humble pasta. Some say it is likely an Italianized version of Asian noodles and was introduced into Italy Marco Polo in the 13 introduced into Italy Marco Polo in the 13th Century.
2.) The basic ingredients of flour, egg and water is a common combination that was used by peasants all around the world where ever flour was grown.
3.) Basil has been found in the tombs of Ancient Egyptian Mummies. It was used as an ingredient in embalming.
Oops! The last one sounds creepy, but damn this book is so enjoyable and fun to read! I'm sure anyone who will read this will come out a better cook and hopefully a great lover too! You have to check this out!
Here are some of the most interesting information I have learned:
1.) Controversy surrounds the humble pasta. Some say it is likely an Italianized version of Asian noodles and was introduced into Italy Marco Polo in the 13 introduced into Italy Marco Polo in the 13th Century.
2.) The basic ingredients of flour, egg and water is a common combination that was used by peasants all around the world where ever flour was grown.
3.) Basil has been found in the tombs of Ancient Egyptian Mummies. It was used as an ingredient in embalming.
Oops! The last one sounds creepy, but damn this book is so enjoyable and fun to read! I'm sure anyone who will read this will come out a better cook and hopefully a great lover too! You have to check this out!
February 19, 2020
There are so many great points about this book and something anyone would be happy to follow and apply in their journey to becoming an awesome chef! One of the best advice that this book offers is the way it is organized and the way it includes the dynamics of intuition, instinct and the strategies we need to inculcate in order for us to be successful. As a creative person, I am specifically drawn to the quotes about instinct and how that can be used to guide me in my own style. Hear this out and maybe it helps you too:
"Smart blokes trust their animal."
"The Instincts job is to guide what you already know so that it looks, smells, tastes, sounds and feels brilliant".
"The problem with civilized man is he has forgotten that he’s just an animal, and sadly he has forgotten to think with his animal".
The animal in us is definitely the SMART IN ALL OF US! It’s always great to be reminded to utilize what we have- our instincts and our senses. It always works!
This book is definitely genius! And I hope that everyone gets to read it, enjoy it and pass it on to those that need it! Happy Reading!
"Smart blokes trust their animal."
"The Instincts job is to guide what you already know so that it looks, smells, tastes, sounds and feels brilliant".
"The problem with civilized man is he has forgotten that he’s just an animal, and sadly he has forgotten to think with his animal".
The animal in us is definitely the SMART IN ALL OF US! It’s always great to be reminded to utilize what we have- our instincts and our senses. It always works!
This book is definitely genius! And I hope that everyone gets to read it, enjoy it and pass it on to those that need it! Happy Reading!
February 19, 2020
This book written by Jimmy O'Connor is the best guide for the bloke who wants to become a great chef! This is also a book that will help people become harmonized and balanced with their skills. I love that Jim teaches how to cultivate the mind, the heart and the senses in order to create a wonderful piece or food recipe. I know that most of us who have the talent for cooking knows that it always starts from having the best instincts and then working its way into structure and then presenting it from the heart. Also, apart from cultivating creativity and instinct, what's great about this book is that is a self-help manual. I believe that this tool strengthens what you have learned from it, because you are able to practice and then assess if you have understood it.
It's a book for the creatives and for anyone who wants to feel inspired and connected to their inner self when it comes to cooking. Creating always comes from a rich soul, and I like that Jim points that out at all cost from this book!
Truly a magnificent book! Worth your money, your time and the many ways it will make you learn and develop as a chef.
Read it now!
It's a book for the creatives and for anyone who wants to feel inspired and connected to their inner self when it comes to cooking. Creating always comes from a rich soul, and I like that Jim points that out at all cost from this book!
Truly a magnificent book! Worth your money, your time and the many ways it will make you learn and develop as a chef.
Read it now!
February 18, 2020
A bloke’s guide into tapping into their own creativity. How cool is that?
What's even cooler is that you are taught to be your own self. Usually, most self-help books gives you the manual on how to be, by removing yourself from the equation, but then, what if you can BE and you can BE really good at it in your own ways? Well, in this book you can be just that. Moreover, Jim did not forget to add in the right dynamics of becoming mental and organized at his theories into becoming you. There is a cliché about being imaginative that people think it is just all about magic and bluff, however, it actually takes a lot of skills and dedicated organizational structure to put that together. And so, in this book you will learn how to visualize, create your own style and keep track of what you have created for yourself and for your market. Sounds awesome? It sure is!
I am sure that this book will help a lot of men become the best chef they have aspired to be, and if that is your goal, then you have got to read this guide and apply it in your life. It will not disappoint!
What's even cooler is that you are taught to be your own self. Usually, most self-help books gives you the manual on how to be, by removing yourself from the equation, but then, what if you can BE and you can BE really good at it in your own ways? Well, in this book you can be just that. Moreover, Jim did not forget to add in the right dynamics of becoming mental and organized at his theories into becoming you. There is a cliché about being imaginative that people think it is just all about magic and bluff, however, it actually takes a lot of skills and dedicated organizational structure to put that together. And so, in this book you will learn how to visualize, create your own style and keep track of what you have created for yourself and for your market. Sounds awesome? It sure is!
I am sure that this book will help a lot of men become the best chef they have aspired to be, and if that is your goal, then you have got to read this guide and apply it in your life. It will not disappoint!
February 18, 2020
Last night, I came across this book by Jim O'Connor and man was I impressed! I am a college dropout with some Business Degree Course to finish in the future. However cooking is really my passion, and that was why I got hooked on this book. I had a lot of fun reading this book and the illustrations are very attractive too! What's more is that it has some guides on how to impress a woman, which adds more fun and a catchy dynamics to the book. Also, the “Wanky Facts” that he adds after each chapter are something each one of us might be able to learn a lot of interesting trivia about food and life. Here's one of my favorite QUOTES from the "WANKY FACTS":
"Before humans could write, they used their heads, instincts, imagination, hearts and hands to do everything including cooking. Because they had to".
Yep, and that is why I find this to be extremely helpful and enriching. Any man wanting to be a great chef has to have this book as their guide and always put this to heart.
Cheers!
"Before humans could write, they used their heads, instincts, imagination, hearts and hands to do everything including cooking. Because they had to".
Yep, and that is why I find this to be extremely helpful and enriching. Any man wanting to be a great chef has to have this book as their guide and always put this to heart.
Cheers!
February 19, 2020
I AM SMITTEN BY THE SMART CONTENT AND FUN WAY OF HOW THIS BOOK IS PRESENTED! BRAVO!
I got this book so that I can surprise my husband for our 40th anniversary and so that he can also finally take a chance at what he is passionate about and that is cooking, of course! :-) Moreover, before I gave this copy to him, I made sure I read it first to see how the content and style will connect to him. Well, I'm blown away and impressed! This book has all the right dynamics and tools to make anyone succeed at their love and joy for cooking! Moreover, the book is also engaging! I am sure that anyone who will read it will learn so many interesting facts and trivia's about life, creativity and cooking. And so, I am grateful that I bought this book for my husband! I believe that the best audience will be men and those who desire to be a great cook. As a bonus, it includes the many ways that you can impress your woman, and that makes the book even more interesting and dynamic. :-)
Truly an awesome read! I am sure you will enjoy and feel as grateful as I did! Happy Reading!
I got this book so that I can surprise my husband for our 40th anniversary and so that he can also finally take a chance at what he is passionate about and that is cooking, of course! :-) Moreover, before I gave this copy to him, I made sure I read it first to see how the content and style will connect to him. Well, I'm blown away and impressed! This book has all the right dynamics and tools to make anyone succeed at their love and joy for cooking! Moreover, the book is also engaging! I am sure that anyone who will read it will learn so many interesting facts and trivia's about life, creativity and cooking. And so, I am grateful that I bought this book for my husband! I believe that the best audience will be men and those who desire to be a great cook. As a bonus, it includes the many ways that you can impress your woman, and that makes the book even more interesting and dynamic. :-)
Truly an awesome read! I am sure you will enjoy and feel as grateful as I did! Happy Reading!
February 19, 2020
Imagination, Senses and Instincts! That is the genius that is contained in this book written by Jim O'Connor!
The bloke is an amazing writer and a wonderful content creator. Jim writes with the best ideas and fun articulation of thoughts. His style is never boring and he fascinates his audience with the lovely illustrations and the scripts he used to project his advice. Jim believes that creativity is inherent in all of us and that can only come out if we know how to use our Imagination, Senses and Instincts! Furthermore, aside from its fun content, this also comes off as a structured material that helps the readers understand what he is teaching from the writing material he prepared after each chapter. This self-help material allows you to get a grasp at what he is teaching and then practice it for yourself. It is definitely engaging, unique and interesting! Ultimately one of the best books I have read in my lifetime! I think that even if this is specifically written for men, I think that women can benefit from it too. You have got to check this out!
The bloke is an amazing writer and a wonderful content creator. Jim writes with the best ideas and fun articulation of thoughts. His style is never boring and he fascinates his audience with the lovely illustrations and the scripts he used to project his advice. Jim believes that creativity is inherent in all of us and that can only come out if we know how to use our Imagination, Senses and Instincts! Furthermore, aside from its fun content, this also comes off as a structured material that helps the readers understand what he is teaching from the writing material he prepared after each chapter. This self-help material allows you to get a grasp at what he is teaching and then practice it for yourself. It is definitely engaging, unique and interesting! Ultimately one of the best books I have read in my lifetime! I think that even if this is specifically written for men, I think that women can benefit from it too. You have got to check this out!
February 18, 2020
This is not a cookbook with recipes as much as a textbook on how to choose the best ingredients and tools for cooking and then why and how you should cook certain foods with the best methods for the best results.
“A big impression is what happens when the imagination and the eyes, ears, tongue, fingers, and nose get excited all at the same time.”
The book is fantastic on many levels. It's enlightening to read cover to cover (as I did); it's a great guide for specific questions. It's intriguing as an exploration of the conditions and chemistry that produce great (or terrible) food; it's useful for troubleshooting recipes both before and after cooking. The descriptions are straightforward for the layman, but detailed enough for real insight. The wanky facts span the very basics to some more complex and unusual dishes. I can't think of a cook who wouldn't benefit from these pages.
Quick read and full of goodness on every page.
“A big impression is what happens when the imagination and the eyes, ears, tongue, fingers, and nose get excited all at the same time.”
The book is fantastic on many levels. It's enlightening to read cover to cover (as I did); it's a great guide for specific questions. It's intriguing as an exploration of the conditions and chemistry that produce great (or terrible) food; it's useful for troubleshooting recipes both before and after cooking. The descriptions are straightforward for the layman, but detailed enough for real insight. The wanky facts span the very basics to some more complex and unusual dishes. I can't think of a cook who wouldn't benefit from these pages.
Quick read and full of goodness on every page.
February 18, 2020
There are so many self-help books that have impressed me, but then when I read this book by Jimmy O'Connor, I think this is beyond impressive, it is brilliant and witty! The perfect combo for a cool book to read on any day and something to inspire you to be creative and imaginative. It's also a great book for men, because it has great advice on how to impress a woman. It sure is interesting!
Also, part of the book is its catchy content about teaching us how to use our sensations, our instincts and our minds. One of the best quotes I think that is true for me is the concept of our "HEAD"/ the mind. It said: "The heads job is to organize what you already know brilliantly". It sure is! Our mind is a very important tool that keeps things in the best perspective. It also allows the flow of movement to be at ease, and then with the best organization strategy everything will fall into place- effortlessly.
Such a great book and I look forward to more!
Also, part of the book is its catchy content about teaching us how to use our sensations, our instincts and our minds. One of the best quotes I think that is true for me is the concept of our "HEAD"/ the mind. It said: "The heads job is to organize what you already know brilliantly". It sure is! Our mind is a very important tool that keeps things in the best perspective. It also allows the flow of movement to be at ease, and then with the best organization strategy everything will fall into place- effortlessly.
Such a great book and I look forward to more!
February 18, 2020
This is an awesome book! I think that it is funny, witty, and also very creative! Moreover, the guides they associate with how to become a great chef and then connecting it to the way of swooning women is the most impressive part of the book. It all makes sense! Anyone reading it will feel good and will come out a lot more imaginative and open. I think it is one of the best books ever written for men and for anyone looking to become great at cooking.
There are so many things to admire and like about this book. It has a very good writing style. It will never bore you and will make you laugh sometimes. It has a very good structure and good self-help material that you can use to guide you, and then it also has some trivia called the WANKY FACTS, which tells you some tidbits about cooking, food and life.
Truly a work of art and inspiration this book is! Hats off!
There are so many things to admire and like about this book. It has a very good writing style. It will never bore you and will make you laugh sometimes. It has a very good structure and good self-help material that you can use to guide you, and then it also has some trivia called the WANKY FACTS, which tells you some tidbits about cooking, food and life.
Truly a work of art and inspiration this book is! Hats off!
February 18, 2020
A very interesting read! I personally find the backward thinking approach a great way at creating. Sharing the juicy detail and I'm hoping it works for you too!
"Thinking backwards from where you want to be to where you are means you will be able to work out the steps, the timing, the processes, the tools and equipment, the quantities and amounts before you get started".
More so, the "thinking backwards" approach has a system that you can employ in order for it to work for you. He created a process on how to follow this system and to me it’s one of the best theories and one of the most unique I have ever tried so far! Moreover, I believe that all of the right foundations apart from this are amazing and genius!
Truly a great guide for the bloke who wants to excel at cooking and at finding the best date of his life! Hope you enjoy this book as much as I did!
"Thinking backwards from where you want to be to where you are means you will be able to work out the steps, the timing, the processes, the tools and equipment, the quantities and amounts before you get started".
More so, the "thinking backwards" approach has a system that you can employ in order for it to work for you. He created a process on how to follow this system and to me it’s one of the best theories and one of the most unique I have ever tried so far! Moreover, I believe that all of the right foundations apart from this are amazing and genius!
Truly a great guide for the bloke who wants to excel at cooking and at finding the best date of his life! Hope you enjoy this book as much as I did!
February 19, 2020
“The Blokes Guide to Brilliant Cooking and How to Impress Women” by Jim O'Connor is one of the best guides for all men who desire to be a great chef and to then find a woman to impress! It's simply genius!
The book has a lot of self-help material that will let you practice some of the theories that Jim teaches. It also has very good pictures of food and presentation to inspire and keep your attention to it. He also elaborates on his teaching on how to cultivate and practice your instinct and senses. Less from the mind and more from the heart.
Jim O'Connor is a wonderful writer and very creative man! I am fascinated at how this book is put together. It is a lot of fun, smart and creative! I think that he nailed it, and I am sure that anyone who will read it will learn a lot of inputs necessary for the advancement of their career in cooking. Well wishes!
The book has a lot of self-help material that will let you practice some of the theories that Jim teaches. It also has very good pictures of food and presentation to inspire and keep your attention to it. He also elaborates on his teaching on how to cultivate and practice your instinct and senses. Less from the mind and more from the heart.
Jim O'Connor is a wonderful writer and very creative man! I am fascinated at how this book is put together. It is a lot of fun, smart and creative! I think that he nailed it, and I am sure that anyone who will read it will learn a lot of inputs necessary for the advancement of their career in cooking. Well wishes!
February 19, 2020
Insightful, creative and brilliantly written! I am a creative myself, moreover, I couldn't make out what to say about my craftsmanship or my "hands" or what it even means. However, Jimmy was able to articulate the meaning of our "hands"/craftsmanship in the most beautiful way:
"The hands job is to take everything the head, instincts, imagination and heart want and construct it on the plate".
The way he wrote this made me more aware of how my creativity should flow because the mind, my instincts and what I want to create should be in harmony. Moreover, apart from the creative approach I learned from Jim he also added in a self-help page where you can evaluate and review what he has taught in some of the chapters. I believe that his teaching skills and the self-help page is very helpful to anyone who aspires to be a great chef.
A MUST READ!
"The hands job is to take everything the head, instincts, imagination and heart want and construct it on the plate".
The way he wrote this made me more aware of how my creativity should flow because the mind, my instincts and what I want to create should be in harmony. Moreover, apart from the creative approach I learned from Jim he also added in a self-help page where you can evaluate and review what he has taught in some of the chapters. I believe that his teaching skills and the self-help page is very helpful to anyone who aspires to be a great chef.
A MUST READ!
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