6-30-06 Heat by Mark Buford - Non-Fiction

5 - This is an informative and very entertaining look at the workings of a professional kitchen. Buford also sets on display a cook's love of food. Buford starts in Mario Batali's restaurant kitchen, then continues his journey to Italy and beyond. A lot of the humor comes from Buford himself. He's a menace in the kitchen; he actually set himself on fire!