{"title":"Ben Shewry","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our curated collection dedicated to Ben Shewry, a culinary innovator and revered chef known for his profound connection with nature and food. Here, you'll discover titles that offer a unique glimpse into Shewry's world, particularly through his work \u003cem\u003eUses for Obsession\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBen Shewry is celebrated for his imaginative approach to cooking, with a passion that extends far beyond the kitchen. His storytelling is a vivid tapestry woven with his personal experiences, inspirations, and the intimate relationship he shares with the ingredients he chooses. Each book in this collection provides an insightful look into Shewry's remarkable journey, the philosophy that drives his creations, and the meticulous dedication that defines his craft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore Shewry's literary endeavours and delve into narratives that are as rich and layered as the dishes he serves at his renowned restaurant, Attica. Whether you are a culinary enthusiast, a memoir lover, or someone seeking inspiration through stories of passion and perseverance, this collection offers a captivating exploration of one of the most interesting figures in contemporary gastronomy.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"uses-for-obsession-by-ben-shewry-9781922616845","title":"Uses for Obsession","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Deeply thoughtful, unflinchingly honest and heartwarmingly original. Ben's unique creativity is clearly not limited to Attica.' \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHamish Blake\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e'Powerful, vulnerable, intense, full of love and some darkness too.'\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eMatty Matheson, chef, author, producer and actor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChef and restaurateur Ben Shewry knows obsession well. Whether it's crispy-edged lasagne, saltwater crocodile ribs or the perfect potato, obsession is what motivates him and what makes him tick. It's also what has propelled his Melbourne restaurant Attica into the league of the most innovative, acclaimed dining experiences in the world, and one of the most vital in Australian history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this absorbing and wide-ranging memoir meets manifesto, Shewry applies his sometimes searing, sometimes comic eye to creative freedom in the kitchen, food journalism, sexism in hospitality, the fraud of the farm-to-table sustainability ethos, the cult of the chef, cooking as muse and the legendary Family Bolognese.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRaised on a farm in a close-knit rural New Zealand family, he shares how a childhood surrounded by nature and a reverence for First People's cultures has influenced his work, the values he lives by, and the meticulous, inventive multi-course menu that is synonymous with Attica. \u003ci\u003eUses for Obsession\u003c\/i\u003e also tells the intimate, desperate story of how Attica survived 262 days with an empty dining room. How, during a time of epic hospitality transformation, it morphed into a takeaway food business, a merch shop and a summer camp. He was told it couldn't be done and that doubt both tortured and drove him.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt its heart, this is a positive story, an antidote to the macho chef culture that thrives on old ideas about leadership and success. Shewry prosecutes the compelling case for a new way forward. A bold blueprint for the restaurant - and workplace - of the future. One built on kindness, community, truth and a commitment to never giving up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46156310380780,"sku":"9781922616845","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/71xK4gOWKYL._SL1500.jpg?v=1738839280"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/ben-shewry.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}