Thomas Keller in the NY Times

How to Boil Four-Star Water: A Master Class is a New York Times' article about French Laundry chef Thomas Keller and his approach to food. Less focus this time on his perfectionism and more general details about his approach in the kitchen. And more about his use of the word "finesse."

Posted on September 4, 2002

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I was also writing about:
The Wedding Cake
Cake baking tips
Whole-Wheat Rigatoni with Butternut Squash and Beet Greens
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It's All About Finesse
Headed to the French Laundry