what is the what - a book review

Here's a perfect example that discovering the sweet things in life doesn't have to be dessert oriented...

As the world slowly but surely turns itself to electronic reading (insert the sound of a baby crying out loud), I fall under the stubborn group who refuse to let go of the tangible act of holding a book. In due time I will own my very own nook/kindle/shnook/book device but during this stop at the bookstore, I was spending my dollars on ink and pages.

I developed an urge to read something that would simultaneously inspire and captivate me - and boy did I find one. The book is called 'What Is the What' by Dave Eggers (New York Times Bestseller) and once I completed it, my sole responsibility was to share this compelling, eye-opening, sometimes funny and ultra wise story with you.

momofuku - the book

while recently strolling around the bookstore, i stumbled upon the book 'momofuku' by david chang & peter meehan and decided to skim through and gaze at the pictures since the chain of momofuku restaurants in new york city are becoming legendary and all within a few short years. after drooling over the assortment of recipes (think japanese inspired- ramen noodles, a lot of meat and unique sauces) i sat down and started to read the beginning of the book where the founder and owner of the booming brand (chang) shares his story of how he came to be where he is today. he's a brutally honest character, swears whenever he can throw it in but all-in-all, wins you over with his sincere effort to just make good food.