Eric Ripert Recommended Books

"[The author]’s staggering facts and passionate argument challenged me emotionally and intellectually." - Eric Ripert (Source)

"Was way ahead of its time. Put side by side with cookbooks of today, it’s incomparable. It’s one of the cookbooks I cherish the most." - Eric Ripert (Source)

"I love that Tony’s world in the kitchen was filled with pirate-like renegades when mine was peopled with regimented professionals. How eye-opening and entertaining to read about the other side!" - Eric Ripert (Source)

"The author and filmmaker’s story of his youth in the hills of Provence reminds me of many summers I spent there in my early years." - Eric Ripert (Source)

"Like most teenagers, I was slightly rebellious and had my anti-establishment moments and so [this book] really spoke to me." - Eric Ripert (Source)

"I don’t think any book describes New York in the ‘80s as accurately and as well as [this book]. When I arrived in 1991, I instantly felt that energy from the book in the city." - Eric Ripert (Source)

"It was a revelation for me and started me on my journey to Buddhism." - Eric Ripert (Source)

"Played a big part in fueling my passion for food and cooking. I must have read it a thousand times." - Eric Ripert (Source)

"The fact that it was available in France yet banned in the USA made it even more interesting." - Eric Ripert (Source)

"Speaks of everyone having an ultimate goal in life, but most of us are too afraid to pursue it. The encouragement to fulfill your dreams is very inspirational!" - Eric Ripert (Source)

"A fascinating study and still wholly relevant." - Eric Ripert (Source)

"Explore the connections between science and Buddhist philosophy." - Eric Ripert (Source)