Misfit Chef

I do like a good food related memoir and I did enjoy reading about chef Christopher J. DeStefano and his journey running his own restaurant. This is a very interesting read and best of all it includes some great recipes that I plan to try.

The stories, the photography, the recipes all add interest and fun to a great read. This is a book about food, life and the affect food has on people. I really enjoyed it, it wasn't just the right length and was very easy to read. So now to the kitchen to try out some new recipes.

Thank you NetGalley and Tabletop Publications for giving me the opportunity to read and review this book.

I love to cook, peruse farmer's markets, grow my own herbs and vegetables, eat at great restaurants and visit culinary capitals, such as Paris. I also am a fan of chef memoirs. "Misfit Chef" is a worthy addition to the genre. I really enjoyed Christopher J. DeStefano's story, from his grandparents' beloved neighborhood food butcher shop/grocery store in East Boston to his own restaurant/food shop in Ipswich to his cooking classes and culinary tours in Paris. DeStefano ends every chapter with recipes from his (now closed) Christopher's Table business, but he had good reasons to give up the difficult, time-consuming life of a restaurant/chef/grocery store owner for a more stable family life. The memoir is an easy read (I read it in one sitting) and very enjoyable.

Nice book! I enjoyed the family pics and the fact that the author is able to create an atmosphere that brings back memories. The recipes are fresh and original.

What an interesting life Christopher DeStefano has led! I was really excited to read this memoir, as I live on the North Shore and work in Ipswich. It was so much fun for me to recognize places and people from the book. And so many amazing recipes! I can't wait to try some of them, especially the coconut cupcake recipe.

Thank you Netgalley and Tabletop Publications for the ARC!