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Tales of a Cheeky Chef: A Knife, a Pan and a Passport: An Austrian Chef`s Wild Ride at Sea!

Tales of a Cheeky Chef: A Knife, a Pan and a Passport: An Austrian Chef`s Wild Ride at Sea! - Paperback

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Availability:In StockContributor:Manfred Marc UmfahrerPublish date:2025-06-01Pages:162
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Umfahrer EditionsISBN-13:9783200105447ISBN-10:3200105445UPC:9783200105447Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, Humor, TravelSize:8.00 x 5.00 x 0.35 inchesWeight:0.37Product ID:SCBH1NDGMD

Tales of a Cheeky Chef is a wild, witty, and moving memoir that follows an eccentric Austrian chef named Manfred through the high seas and behind the scenes of elite culinary expeditions. Manfred, the protagonist, isn't your average chef-he's a spiritual adventurer, kitchen warrior, and storyteller rolled into one.

From battling storms in the Arctic to managing egos in luxury galleys, each tale blends humor, insight, and a taste of the surreal. Along the way, Manfred wrestles with his longing for a peaceful life ashore while navigating the chaos, camaraderie, and absurdities of life at sea.

This part travelogue and personal journey, with a huge dose of culinary satire, offers readers a unique window into the world of expedition yachts, celebrity guests, and the emotional rollercoaster of a man torn between two worlds. Fans of Anthony Bourdain, David Sedaris, and Werner Herzog will find themselves laughing, cringing, and deeply moved.

Languages:EnglishPublisher:Umfahrer EditionsISBN-13:9783200105447ISBN-10:3200105445UPC:9783200105447Book Category:Biography & Autobiography, Humor, TravelSize:8.00 x 5.00 x 0.35 inchesWeight:0.37Product ID:SCBH1NDGMD
Umfahrer, Manfred Marc: - Manfred Umfahrer is an Austrian chef, storyteller, and expedition veteran with over 30 years of experience working in some of the world's most remote and demanding kitchens-both on land and at sea. Known for his humor, resilience, and sharp instincts, he has cooked aboard luxury yachts, research vessels, and polar expeditions from the Arctic to Antarctica. Tales of a Cheeky Chef is his first literary work, blending real-life adventure with the raw, flavorful heart of a chef who never quite fit the mold.
Publisher: Umfahrer Editions

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