Michael Ruhlman
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My Books
Since fifth grade I knew wanted to be a writer, a book writer. It only took 23 years of daily writing to get there. In 1996, I published Boys Themselves (read this, my first NYTimes review). I followed Boys with The Making of a Chef, and then my first collaboration, with Thomas Keller, The French Laundry Cookbook. All told, I’ve written 20 of my own books and 12 collaborations. Non-fiction, fiction and memoir. Check them out here!
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There millions of cooking tools, appliances, and household goods available to us. But which ones are good, and which are intriguing but unnecessary? As a trained cook who has worked with the best chefs in the country, I have strong opinions.
Here I recommend my favorite tools for your kitchen, chosen for utility, value, and quality. I receive a small affiliate fee if you purchase using the Buy Now button. But please know I only recommend products that I truly love.