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This book was inspired by a big idea (and a bit of a mad one): to train a team of disadvantaged kids to become chefs and help them open a top-notch restaurant in London. Against the odds, it worked! We all learned a lot, especially me, and Fifteen is still going strong - we're still taking on a new group of kids every year and three more Fifteens have opened around the globe. All the inspiration, excitement and enthusiasm we felt that year is in this book, and I hope some of it rubs off on you. The focus of Jamie's Kitchen is on different cooking techniques and step-by-step guides. It introduces cooking 'in the bag' and Asian-style cooking. My favourite recipe from this book, though, is my new best salad, with grapes, tarragon and salty cheese. Incredible.