Michael Ruhlman

The Soul of a Chef: The Journey Toward Perfection

by Michael Ruhlman

In his second in-depth foray into the world of professional cooking, Michael Ruhlman journeys into the heart of the profession. Observing the rigorous Certified Master Chef exam at the Culinary Institute of...

Ratio: The Simple Codes Behind the Craft of Everyday Cooking

by Michael Ruhlman

WHEN YOU KNOW A CULINARY RATIO, IT'S NOT LIKE KNOWING A SINGLE RECIPE, IT'S INSTANTLY KNOWING A THOUSAND.

Why spend time sorting through the millions of cookie recipes available in books, magazines, and on...

The Elements of Cooking: Translating the Chef's Craft for Every Kitchen

by Michael Ruhlman & Anthony Bourdain

Americans are on a roll in the kitchen -- we've never been better or smarter about cooking. But how does a beginning cook become good, a good cook great?

Modeled on Strunk and White's The Elements of Style,...

Wooden Boats: In Pursuit of the Perfect Craft at an American Boatyard

by Michael Ruhlman

There are fewer than 10,000 wooden boats in America, but the circulation of WoodenBoat magazine exceeds 180,000. What is it about these boats that has captured the popular imagination? With his "lively blend...

The Reach of a Chef: Professional Cooks in the Age of Celebrity

by Michael Ruhlman

The author of The Soul of a Chef looks at the new role of the chef in contemporary culture

For his previous explorations into the restaurant kitchen and the men and women who call it home, Michael Ruhlman has...

Walk on Water: The Miracle of Saving Children's Lives

by Michael Ruhlman

Described by one surgeon as “soul-crushing, diamond-making stress,” surgery on congenital heart defects is arguably the most difficult of all surgical specialties. Drawing back the hospital curtain for a...

Michael Symon's Live to Cook: Recipes and Techniques to Rock Your Kitchen

by Michael Symon, Michael Ruhlman & Bobby Flay

Hometown boy turned superstar, Michael Symon is one of the hottest food personalities in America. Hailing from Cleveland, Ohio, he is counted among the nation’s greatest chefs, having joined the ranks of Mario...

The Making of a Chef

by Michael Ruhlman

"Well reported and heartfelt, Ruhlman communicates the passion that draws the acolyte to this precise and frantic profession."—The New York Times Book Review

Just over a decade ago, journalist Michael Ruhlman...