Appetites: A Cookbook for Everyone

The hierarchy of steaming hot bowls of magical broth and noodles has laksa at the absolute top, as the best and most delicious. Whether it's served for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, laksa will cure what ails you, according to the publisher.

The iconic New York City sandwich is not pastrami, but rather bacon, egg, and cheese on a hard roll, cooked on a griddle and served by someone who addresses you as "papi" or "mami," as stated in the description of the Bodega sandwich.

While some may believe that adding truffles can improve mac and cheese, the publisher disagrees. They assert that if you add truffle oil, which is made from a petroleum-based chemical additive and the crushed dreams of 1990s culinary mediocrity, you should be punished.

The Macau-style pork chop sandwich, loosely inspired by a dish the publisher encountered in Macau, is described as possibly the most delicious thing in the book. However, it was challenging to photograph, as everyone in the room kept eating the models.

The publisher is particularly enamored of the Korean way of making fried chicken, noting that the freezing step is essential for achieving extra-crisp results. They acknowledge that there are many ways to make tasty fried chicken, and they like them all.

When it comes to ratatouille, the publisher takes a break from the "right way" to do things and cooks all the vegetables separately, highlighting their differences while (ideally) honoring the original flavor profiles. This version is described as fresher, crisper, and undeniably prettier.

The publisher offers a range of titles, including "Kitchen Confidential," "Medium Raw," "A Cook's Tour," "Appetites," and "World Travel Bourdain," which provide insights into the world of food and the people who cook, as well as global adventures in extreme cuisines. These books have received high customer reviews, with ratings ranging from 4.0 to 4.8 out of 5 stars.

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