Laminating Daniel: Misadventures of a Jalapeño Popper from Too-Stoned, Arizona
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Author Description
Do NOT buy this book if you’re looking for recipes, anecdotes, or warm and fuzzy tales of communal mastication. This is not a memoir written by a world-renowned, critically-acclaimed chef. It is not the story of a life before rising to fame. Laminating Daniel is the candid recounting of the sometimes-sobering experiences and generally-intoxicated escapades, from Arizona to New York and back again, of one who’s spent more than two decades in the food service industry with little to no formal recognition. Which is probably something much closer to what most kitchen folks tend to experience. DO buy this book if you grew up watching PBS cooking shows and Food Network before everything became a competition. DO buy this book if you are also not a world-renowned, critically acclaimed chef, cook, baker, server, bartender, dishwasher, manager, owner, foodie, gourmand, gourmet, wannabe, burnout, delivery driver, sales rep, porter, mechanic, or all-around maintenance guy. Also, DO buy this book if you just want to buy it, and feel free to give it as a gift to anyone and everyone you think might find it enjoyable deplorable adorable.
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THE THESIS
The book candidly recounts the experiences of a long-time food service industry worker. The author details over two decades of generally-intoxicated escapades and sometimes-sobering experiences across various locations, from Arizona to New York. This narrative focuses on the less glamorous, often unrecognized reality of working in kitchens, contrasting with the polished image often presented in media. It is presented as a relatable account for those who have experienced similar paths in the culinary world.
THE SCOPE MAP
- Recounting of experiences in the food service industry over two decades.
- Focus on the less glamorous and often unrecognized aspects of kitchen work.
- Narrative spanning locations from Arizona to New York.
- Emphasis on the author's generally-intoxicated escapades and sobering moments.
- A candid and unvarnished perspective on life in the food industry.
- Intended for readers who appreciate a non-traditional, unpretentious account.
- Rejection of typical memoir tropes like recipes or tales of fame.
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
The book positions itself as an unvarnished, candid account for those who have worked in or appreciate the realities of the food service industry, distinct from polished culinary narratives. It aims to resonate with individuals who did not achieve widespread recognition despite years of dedication. The author encourages purchase for those seeking an authentic, perhaps even 'deplorable' or 'adorable,' glimpse into this world, suggesting it is suitable for gifting to a wide audience. The tone suggests a humorous and self-aware perspective on the author's own experiences.
Page Count:
236
Publication Date:
2022-03-12
Publisher:
Independently published
ISBN-13:
9798431345050
Memoir
Non-Fiction
Contemporary
Autobiography
Humor
Food service
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