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“I love satisfing people's appetites... especially my own.”

Hair – Brown, Wavy, Short, It may be different tomorrow
Eyes – Brown
Body – Medium Height, Don't trust a skinny chef, Average Weight
Style – Tattoos, Piercings

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28-year-old man in Los Angeles, CA, United States
Seeking a woman, 20 to 40
Life, on the Line: A Chef's Story of Chasing Greatness, Facing Death, and Redefining the Way We Eat

Life, on the Line

Grant Achatz, Nick Kokonas

Hugely inspirational book to me. I already knew that to ascend to the level of success that I've dreamed of, sacrifices need to be made. This book reiterated that in my mind. It taught me...more »

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The Flavor Bible: The Essential Guide to Culinary Creativity, Based on the Wisdom of America's Most Imaginative Chefs

The Flavor Bible

Karen Page, Andrew Dornenburg

This one helps me with my work. It's always fun finding new flavor combinations that work well together. It is also always a pleasure to mix to unexpected flavors and see the look on...more »

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High Fidelity: A Novel

High Fidelity

Nick Hornby

This is one of those books that i just keep coming back to. The wit and cynicism and the self discovery are themes that I feel reflect the themes in my own life. Mine revolves around food...more »

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The Eye of the World (The Wheel of Time, Book 1)

The Eye of the World

Robert Jordan

I love the whole wheel of time series, and was shattered to learn of Robert Jordan's passing. I'll admit i was a bit angry with him for dragging the series on for so long when he had every...more »

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Towers of Midnight (The Wheel of Time)

Towers of Midnight

Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

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Survivor: A Novel

Survivor

Chuck Palahniuk

I picked this one up on sale in the Philippines. great read, and chuck has a way of really reeling you in those first few pages. Then before you know it the damned thing's over and you're...more »

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Emergency: This Book Will Save Your Life

Emergency

Neil Strauss

This is an interesting read, an author's account of learning how to survive in the world WTSHTF (when the shit hits the fan). lots of cool survival tips and tricks.

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Neverwhere: A Novel

Neverwhere

Neil Gaiman

Ah, London Below. Gaiman is, and always will be a "What If..." writer. What if there was another city, below London. What if it was just as thriving and lively as the London Above? What if...more »

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American Gods: A Novel

American Gods

Neil Gaiman

This is still one of the books that I keep coming back to. There's just something about Gaiman's literary style that just draws me in and has a hold of me. the whole concept of deities...more »

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Mythology

Mythology

Edith Hamilton

This one was actually required reading in High school. i ended up falling in love with it, and ended up expanding my mythology collection because of this book. fun and informative.

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Battle Royale: The Novel

Battle Royale

Koushun Takami

Think Lord of the Flies, only twisted in a very Japanese way. I read this in High School, so I could identify, and wonder how each of my fellow students would perform in this situation.

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Waiter Rant: Thanks for the Tip--Confessions of a Cynical Waiter (P.S.)

Waiter Rant

Steve Dublanica

interesting take on front of the house.

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The Giving Tree (Chinese Edition)

The Giving Tree

Shel Silverstein

one of the very few books that I've treasured from childhood to adulthood.

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The Gathering Storm (Wheel of Time)

The Gathering Storm

Robert Jordan, Brandon Sanderson

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Fat: An Appreciation of a Misunderstood Ingredient, with Recipes

Fat

Jennifer McLagan, Leigh Beisch

Fat = Flavor. this book educates you as to why. also sheds some light on some common misconceptions about such a great ingredient.

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The Lighthouse at the End of the World

The Lighthouse at the End of the World

Stephen Marlowe

Interesting take on E.A. Poe's last few days. Fiction, of course, written in Poe's voice. Takes a few pages to get used to the vernacular used, but once you get used to it, it's beautiful.

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The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2003 (The Best American Series)

The Best American Nonrequired Reading 2003

Dave Eggers, Zadie Smith

Inspiring, but not in a 'Chicken Soup...' way. It's inspiring to know how may talented, albeit relatively unknown writers there are out there. It gives me the confidence to just pick...more »

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