Chefs take their tattoos almost as seriuosly as their knives. From gritty grill cooks in back-woods diners to the executive chefs at the world's most popular restaurants, it's hard to find a cook who doesn't sport some ink. Knives & Ink features the tattoos of more than sixty-five chefs from all walks of life and every kind of kitchen, including James Beard Award - winner Jamie Bissonnette, Alaska-fishing-boat cook Mandy Lamb, Toro Bravo's john Gorham, and many more. Each tattoo has a rich, personal story behind it: danny Bowien of Mission Chinese Food remembers his mother with fiery angel wings on his forearms and Dominique Crenn of Michelin two-starred Atelier Crenn bears ink that remids her to do " anithinh in life that you put your heart into." Like the dishes these chefs have crafted over the years, these tattoos are beautiful works of art. Knives & Ink delves into the wide and wonderful world of chef tattoos and shares their fascinating backstories, along with personal recipes from many of the chefs.
