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Spiced is the memoir of Dalia Jurgensen, who left her office job to pursue a career as a chef. She recounts her early internships—filled with dry cakes and burned pots—and the perseverance required to secure a pastry chef position at a three‑star New York restaurant. True to her candid style, the book discusses the realities of working in male‑dominated kitchens, surviving after‑hours staff parties, and meeting high‑profile critics. It also touches on her experience in Martha Stewart’s TV kitchen and an anecdotal romance with a chef‑boss. Overall, Spiced offers a frank and affectionate look at the sweet and sour path to following one’s culinary passion.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Biography & Autobiography/Autobiography
Authors: Dalia Jurgensen
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