San Francisco Seafood: Savory Recipes from Everybody's Favorite Seafood City

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Summary: San Francisco Seafood
Review: Michele Anna Jordan is a gem. She leads us through a collection of recipes gleaned from the cream of the San Francisco restaurant world, giving histories and interesting vignettes of the owners and chefs of each. This is, however, not why I think she is a gem. In addition to the wonderful recipes, she writes about the history and committment of the fishermen who struggle to provide us with pristine fish and seafood. A section entitled "About the Recipes" is brilliant. She sincerely encourages home cooks to leave their intimidation behind. She speaks of enjoying not only the sensual experience of cooking
but the learning process as well. "Unless you have a skilled staff at your disposal, some of the recipes in this book likely
will seem overwhelming. If they do, it's not because you lack skills but because these recipes have been developed by executive chefs who rely on several people to execute a complex dish." Ms. Jordan is like a kind and loving kitchen muse, standing over our shoulders, encouraging us to try what sounds good and to also enjoy the process.