APPETITES

I love how Bourdain is somehow outlandish and completely practical at the same time. He cuts through the ego and the bullshit in a fresh way by explaining that no matter how much caviar you might serve at a cocktail party, pigs in a blanket will ALWAYS win. His omelet tips are incredibly helpful and his Thanksgiving tips—and humor—are right on target. Bourdain brings a pop of charisma, just what the cookbook world needs this holiday season.