Master Chef Brendan Cronin Ð the only Irish chef to attain the prestigious Swiss culinary title of ÔChef de Cuisine DiplomŽÕ, Swiss Master Chef Ð takes us on a global journey of gastronomic delight from his childhood on a small dairy farm in the West of Ireland, to cooking in great hotels in Limerick, Dublin and onward to the beckoning and beautiful Swiss Alps, Africa, and The Far East.
Along the way, Cronin describes the hospitality industry,telling his story with passion, humor, and Irish wit Ð making us so hungry you will want to stop mid-chapter to try the many recipes included in this book. CroninÕs entertaining and informative narrative includes sweeping descriptions of local culture, geography, punctuated with captivating and often hilarious anecdotes of the multi-cultural kitchens and individuals with whom he worked. His eloquent stories of the many high-profile chefs and guests he met in the great 5-star hotels of the world, keeps us turning page-after-page leading to a surprising end.