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| Giving new meaning to the term "fast food" Rest-stop grade F meat patty? Nah. Nuggets of reconstituted poultry bits? Pass. Deep-fried fish discus? No, really, thanks all the same.It's time to bid farewell to the roadside meal as you know it. Nearly twenty years ago, Chris Maynard and Bill Scheller opened the world's eyes to the beautym of car-engine gastronomy in the originalManifold Destiny. And now that another generation of both drivers and eaters has emerged, the cult classic is due for an overhaul. In this shiny, spanking-new edition, learn how to make s'mores in your Scion, poach fish in your Pontiac, even bust out a gourmet snack from under the hood of your Escalade.With step-by-step diagrams, crowd-pleasing recipes, and thorough instructions, now you can turn your car into a kitchen without ever crossing any golden arches. Hilarious, bizarre, and ultimately (seriously!) useful,Manifold Destinyis and always will be an unparalleled original. So, slap a ham steak under the hood of your car, hit the gas, and drive until you reach delicious -- which is in approximately fifty miles, depending on traffic. Why bother interrupting a road trip by stopping at a fast-food restaurant when it is possible to prepare a delicious, gourmet meal right in the car? This book offers step-by-step instructions, thorough diagrams, and more than 30 original recipes engineered for cooking on the car engine. | |
| Product Identifiers | |
| ISBN-10 | 1416596232 |
| ISBN-13 | 9781416596233 |
| Key Details | |
| Author | Bill Scheller, Chris Maynard |
| Number Of Pages | 160 pages |
| Format | Paperback |
| Publication Date | 2008-11-18 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Simon & Schuster |
| Additional Details | |
| Copyright Date | 2008 |
| Illustrated | Yes |
| Dimensions | |
| Weight | 6.7 Oz |
| Height | 0.4 In. |
| Width | 5.5 In. |
| Length | 8.4 In. |
| Target Audience | |
| Group | Trade |
| Classification Method | |
| LCCN | 2008-038997 |
| LC Classification Number | TX652.M335 2008 |
| Dewey Decimal | 641.5/8 |
| Dewey Edition | 22 |
| Table Of Content | |
| Table Of Content | CHAPTER 1 In Which We Get Started, and Ask the Question "Why Bother?" CHAPTER 2 Beginner's Luck -- and Skills CHAPTER 3 Car-Engine Recipes: American Regional Cuisines CHAPTER 4 International Car-Engine Cuisine Parting Thoughts Appendix: Recipe List by Region |
| Reviews | |
| "You'll be the envy of everyone at the rest stop!" --Missoula Independent "[A] witty, cleverly conceived and actually workable guide." --Los Angeles Times "[A] witty, informative paperback by Chris Maynard and Bill Scheller, a couple of fun-and-food-loving guys who first published in 1989 to let chefs and chauffeurs know they can cook up a right smart snack or meal using the heat of the engine while driving on a reasonably long trip." -- Chicago Tribune | |
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I have the orignal & the updated version of this book. Just purchased a copy for my college age newphew, he is interested in cooking, and thought it would be fun for him as well
I bought the first one 20 years ago and now I have the newer one / looking forward to reading it and trying more "dinners" LOL
if you like to travel, or if you like food, or if you just like nifty ideas on things to do while you travel. this book is for you. it will tell you how and what to cook, and where to place it. i recomend this book to anyone that has a car. so if you dont have this book yet, BUY IT NOW.
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