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A Woman's Place Is in the Kitchen

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A Woman's Place Is in the Kitchen

By: Sally Abé
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 'Sally really tells it how it is . . . This book will be a go to for those needing that bit of bravery and resilience in a world that needs more people like her' CANDICE BROWN

'Wow. Sally's book is an insightful, honest account of a young cook's journey to an inspirational chef' ANGELA HARTNETT

'She doesn't so much pull back the curtains as yank them away, revealing the plain truth of what it takes to get dinner on to your plate' OBSERVER

This is the story of Sally Abé's rise to become an award-winning chef in the brutal world of restaurant kitchens; how a girl from the midlands who used to cook herself Smash to get by is now one of the most successful fine-dining chefs working today.
It's a familiar trope: angry men berating each other in kitchens as pots furiously boil, sauces burn and a giant slab of beef rests in the background. The dominant view of a professional kitchen is one of chaos and pent-up fury - a gladiatorial contest of male ego. Why then do we also hear the misogynistic refrain that women 'belong in the kitchen' if, in a professional context, they're all but erased from them?

A Woman's Place is in the Kitchen is a stirring manifesto - drawing back the curtain on restaurant kitchens to show how she is endeavouring to change them for the better. Filled with stories of Michelin-starred food, the relentlessness of kitchens, as well as the hope for the future of the culinary landscape, Sally's memoir is set to become a classic.©2024 Sally Abé (P)2024 Hachette Audio UK Food & Wine Women Chef Emotionally Gripping Culinary

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This book is incredible it's very spot, I've felt and experienced every emotion, it made me proud and sad.

realistic insight

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Sally’s book provides a fascinating insight into the world of hospitality from a woman’s perspective. I thoroughly enjoyed it. Go girl!

A fantastic listen

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Sally Abé is an amazing person. So strong, determined and obviously a great chef too. I loved the book and it was made all the better that she read it herself.

her unwavering determination

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as a chef myself brilliant story very informative, a brilliant insight and funny at times.
loved it when the commercial kitchen gets you low come back to it and listen to keep you on your game

Brilliant Chefs memoir

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great book, I really enjoyed the book. I identified and appreciated the writing! I really liked it

great book

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This is a great read. Frank, empathetic, compelling and inspiring. I have always loved food and fine dining and credited myself with a reasonable understanding of what goes on behind the scenes… but this book really brings it home.

Well written and beautifully delivered. This is one I will definitely come back to when I need a bit of a push in my own career. Thank you

Inspiring… I was really sorry to finish this book

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Fascinating insight into hospitality industry and the need for equality and kindness.
Well read by the author.An enjoyable,funny and honest book.I hope Sally writes another one .

Very well written and entertaining

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Excellent insight as a female in the industry, I think Sally will help our next generation with encouragement & nurturing to a become a better environment, with focus on excellence in careers with a future

Fabulous story

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Sally Abe. Absolutely fantastic memoir. Deep yet humorous. Insightful, intriguing and such a pleasure to listen to. Well done and congratulations on Great British Menu!

A brilliant insight into the life and times of a female chef

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Well worth a listen! If you want to know what kitchens are like this is a tell all.

Brilliant

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