Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I have never been so disappointed in a cookbook! It is absolutely ridiculous. I am a very adventurous and skilled cook, own a huge collection of cookbooks, and cook on a daily basis. Further, I love Bar Tartine. However, I cannot envision ever making any of these complex recipes. I live in San Francisco, a food mecca. However, many of these ingredients would be near impossible to find: ramps, sunflower buds & greens, nettles, pork knuckles and tripe? Come on!! Further almost any recipe you pick directs you to other recipes and pages in the book. An example is the Slow Roasted Carrots with Burnt Bread and Almond Milk. In the full page list of ingredients (ridiculous in itself!) there are references to 12 other recipes in the book that need to be prepared ahead. This is pretty typical. If you want a study of self-absorbed chefs, buy this book. If you want inspiration and good food that is accessible, do not waste your money. Look elsewhere!