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Hammer's Kitchen
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Jimmy Hall

Hammer's Kitchen

Jimmy Hall

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English
Jimmy Hall
26 August 2025
Cookery dishes & courses; Soups & starters; Cakes, baking, icing & sugarcraft
There's something sacred about a firehouse kitchen. It's more than pots clanging, steaks sizzling, or the scent of smoky ribs wafting through the bay doors-it's where stories are swapped, laughter echoes, and bonds are forged stronger than steel. In the fire service, the kitchen isn't just where we eat-it's where we heal, debrief, argue, forgive, and laugh until our sides hurt. It's the heartbeat of the station.

Over the years, I've learned that cooking in a firehouse is part art, part survival. You don't just learn to grill-you learn to master it, because when you're feeding a crew of hungry firefighters with hearty appetites and honest opinions, there's no room for dry chicken or under-seasoned chili. I've burned a few meals in the early days, but with every flare-up and every recipe passed down from one shift to the next, I've learned what makes a firehouse meal unforgettable.

Hammer's Kitchen was born out of those years-years of learning, grilling, improvising, and feeding the brotherhood. Whether we were breaking bread after a brutal call, celebrating a rookie's first shift, or just enjoying a quiet night (as rare as those are), we always gathered around the table. That table became our place of connection, our reset button, our daily tradition.

This book is more than just recipes-it's a collection of memories, flavors, and traditions that represent the firehouse life inside and out. From tried-and-true skillet favorites to grilled masterpieces that turned the back patio into a five-star smokehouse, these dishes tell a story of brotherhood, resilience, and the comfort of a good meal shared with the ones who've got your back.

So, fire up the grill, pull up a chair, and welcome to Hammer's Kitchen.

Let's eat.
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Imprint:   Jimmy Hall
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 8mm
Weight:   168g
ISBN:   9798231248407
Pages:   138
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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