Vicarious: A Life Lived Through Food

By K.J. Bradford

Id like to thank you for taking this journey with me. These recipes are more than just food for the body, they are the story of my life. Vicarious is a philosophy that should be applied t your whole life. That you have something to live through. It is my hope that you and your family grow and progress as the book did. Let this be the beginning of a life fulfilled. Remember live opulent, live fulfilled, live vicariously my friend.

Sincerely,
K.J. Bradford

• Language: English
• Publisher: AuthorHouse
• Release date: May 18, 2012
• ISBN: 9781468587722

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VICARIOUS

A Life Lived Through Food

K.J. Bradford

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© 2012 K.J. Bradford. All Rights Reserved.

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Published by AuthorHouse 04/29/2012

ISBN:     978-1-4685-8771-5 (sc)

               978-1-4685-8772-2 (e)

Library of Congress Control Number: 2012907790

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Contents

In the Beginning

PANTRY SETUP

WINE GUIDE

MEAT BUYERS GUIDE

The Early Years

The Middle Ages

The Rebel Ages

The Reformation

The Sweet Years

The Best Years

This book is dedicated to the memory of Clara Goodman

The woman who taught me everything I know about not only food, but gave life lessons also.

To my parents, and my brother for being in my corner always.

To my friends, thanks for the support, you made the process so much more bearable.

Live opulent, but eat VICARIOUS

Vicarious. This is the best word to describe how I am living when I see the creations from Kellen Bradford’s kitchen. After one bite of his dish, I know I must be living through someone else to taste something so delicious. Not only is his cooking a work of art, it is equally as delicious.  Through his cookbook, many more people will be able to live vicariously through his delectable dishes in their own kitchens.

I have known Kellen for several years now.  The first Kellen creation I experienced (I say experienced because it is an experience) was a lasagna dinner and tiramisu. Sounds simple? Wrong. To say he created the best lasagna and tiramisu I have ever eaten is no exaggeration. A mutual friend who studied in Rome, Italy, for five years testified that he had not eaten a better tiramisu during his entire tenure in Rome. Kellen did not leave any detail unfinished in his dinner that evening, and I know this cookbook has been compiled on the same level of diligence. Crafting delectable dishes is Kellen’s passion, and he has chosen to share this passion with the world.

I am not the world’s best cook and am nowhere close to the level of Kellen; however, this cookbook gives me the opportunity to appear to be as competent a chef as Kellen. Whether you are looking to feed your family or impress a date with your skills in the kitchen, this book will give you the ingredients to a successful and impressive meal. Your dining companion’s taste buds are in for a real treat and their bellies for a satisfying meal. Learn to master the kitchen and the art of entertaining with food from Kellen’s creations. Bring vicarious living to your loved ones through the new products of your kitchen. Become the culinary envy of your friends and enjoy the savory fruits of your labor.

Through this book, Kellen will take you along a ride through the world’s most delicious cuisines and desserts. You will learn to master his recipes and treat your guests and yourself to a rich meal from Kellen’s vast knowledge of culinary arts. Prepare to impress any crowd with a dish from this book, and enjoy every bite you take of your new creation. Page after page of this book is filled with recipes to expand your culinary horizons and enhance your pallet. Your appreciation for spices and flavors, sweets and pastries will grow with each new recipe you try. Experience life in a new way through the food you prepare from Kellen’s expert compilation of recipes.

Kellen is very passionate about sharing his meals with others and entertaining them through food. He is gracious to share the secrets of this passion with the world in this book. Join me in my quest to replicate this same passion by treating family and friends to Kellen’s dishes. Let us all help our friends live vicariously through their food and expand their tastes and experiences. Through the use of Kellen’s book, you can learn to bring joy and happiness to your loved ones through food and brighten a friend’s day with a dessert.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is time to sharpen your knives and don your aprons. Get ready to live vicariously.

Living Vicariously,

Will Robbins

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PANTRY SETUP

Having a well stocked pantry is essential to any kitchen no matter where your skills are. There are some items that are necessary for those times when you are in a pinch, but also when you don’t have time to go to the store. So here are some basic pantry staples that will help you get through those last minute dinners.

Pasta: pastas are a good pantry staple for meals when you are in a pinch. My suggestion is to have several different types of pastas so that you will have several different options. You have short cut pasta such as macaroni, cavatelle, farfalle, or orzo. Some long cut pasta such as fettuccine, spaghetti, tagliatelle, bucatini, or linguini. Keep lasagna noodles and shell pasta on hand as well. Frozen pastas are good for a dinner time pinch such a tortellini etc.

Grains: grains are a great way to bulk up your pantry. Also they add a wide variety of items that can be used in sweet and savory applications. Let’s start by covering rice; there are several different types of rice. Short grain, medium grain, long grain, brown, white, parboiled, etc. it can become a bit daunting and confusing. So here’s how I go about buying rice, get a long grain rice that you can use multipurposely. This will save