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Tales of a Cheeky Chef: A Knife, a Pan and a Passport: An Austrian Chef`s Wild Ride at Sea!
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Publisher Price: $19.00
ISBN13: 9783200105447
Publisher: Umfahrer Editions
Published: Jun 1 2025
Pages: 162
Weight: 0.37
Height: 0.35 Width: 5.00 Depth: 8.00
Language: English
Tales of a Cheeky Chef is a wild, witty, and moving memoir that follows an eccentric Austrian chef named Manfred through the high seas and behind the scenes of elite culinary expeditions. Manfred, the protagonist, isn't your average chef-he's a spiritual adventurer, kitchen warrior, and storyteller rolled into one.
From battling storms in the Arctic to managing egos in luxury galleys, each tale blends humor, insight, and a taste of the surreal. Along the way, Manfred wrestles with his longing for a peaceful life ashore while navigating the chaos, camaraderie, and absurdities of life at sea.
This part travelogue and personal journey, with a huge dose of culinary satire, offers readers a unique window into the world of expedition yachts, celebrity guests, and the emotional rollercoaster of a man torn between two worlds. Fans of Anthony Bourdain, David Sedaris, and Werner Herzog will find themselves laughing, cringing, and deeply moved.
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