I read somewhere that Heston Blumenthal is writing a cookbook. Does someone know if he would have professional assistance? Or will he just lock himself up and bang it out on his own? I am curious because his grammar and spelling... (8 replies, last updated by magnolia May 23, 2001)

I remember hearing about a smallish moderately priced Italian restaurant in central/southern Scottsdale (for some reason, I think it was east of Scottsdale Road), but I can’t find the name anywhere. And I didn’t turn... (9 replies, last updated by Fida October 13, 2005)

i apologize for the wide open subject. Just moved to Fountain hills and am looking to find easy, cheap, delicious options for my husband and i and our three boys, 14 and 3 year old twins. Cuisine doesn’t matter, just looking... (5 replies, last updated by Billy Bob January 9, 2007)

We’re headed to LV were we met for our tenth anniversary. About 20 friends are joining us. Before they arrive we’re having dinner at Fleur De Ly were we celebrated or 5th here in SF. We’d like to have a... (9 replies, last updated by JoeyH July 4, 2005)

creativity, and to hopefully give you insight into the chef’s approach, especially if you’ve eaten in their reataurant. Indeed, many of these books depends on who is co-authoring/ghostwriting, and I also understand... (4 replies, last updated by SG July 23, 2002)

It’s been on my list to hit for two years now but haven’t made it up there. Lots and lots of glowing press over the last few months but not a single review here? How is that possible? Anyone been and have good, bad or... (7 replies, last updated by Thunderbird June 6, 2006)

Hubby hates the heat...really hates it. So, it is rather unexpected and inexplicable that we are celebrating his 50th birthday in Phoenix the end of July, but that is exactly what we will be doing. It will also be a celebration... (3 replies, last updated by Seth Chadwick July 16, 2005)

I’m looking for a special romantic restaurant for an anniversary in the Phoenix area. It will be difficult to find a spot that won’t break the bank, but I am under a tight budget and aiming to spend around $50/person... (10 replies, last updated by Seth Chadwick June 29, 2005)

ghostwriters/collaborators to adapt restaurant techniques to a home kitchen context, but Bufford mentions such things several times, enough to get the point across that the cookbooks are at best a starting point for trying to... (18 replies, last updated by Chicago Michele February 26, 2007)

We’re planning to spend 2 nights in the area. My husband golfs during the day (I amuse myself), and he repays my patience by taking me to great restaurants. I’ve been doing my research carefully, was deciding between... (8 replies, last updated by Bill Hunt May 20, 2006)

This was quite a review by the Wiv, but it sure helps when you’ve got Phil Vettel ghostwriting. Gary certainly covered most of the bases of our dinner. We all agreed the only other restaurant with this kind of menu was... (8 replies, last updated by Bacchus May 1, 2003)

Show. These guys/gals have huge egos, use ghostwriters, they all work 60-70-80 or more hours a week, so when do they have the time to test these recipes? If these are so called signature dishes, they are probably done in much... (12 replies, last updated by Leslie Brenner July 24, 2002)

over all her umpteen years of publishing Delia recipes. GR seems just too much of an entrepreneur, and I hate his phoney save the restaurant programmes, especially the American ones! I once worked for two famous ghostwriters. At... (29 replies, last updated by Hermano Primero June 7, 2008)

Hi AZ hounds! I’ll be visiting from NoCal over the T-giving weekend and am seeking chow-related outings. I’ll be staying at my sis’s house in N. Scottsdale (forget her streets) and will have intermittent access... (23 replies, last updated by GhostWriter November 24, 2005)

Ultimately, the fault has to lie with the author-chef (or in some cases, the blame would include the ghostwriter). Yes, a typo can sneak through, but authors have the chance to read corrected copy and uncorrected galleys. (15 replies, last updated by Grace April 27, 2005)