This is a cookbook that is meant to be read - I love the story of the restaurant and the people who work there, suppliers, community members and farmeThis is a cookbook that is meant to be read - I love the story of the restaurant and the people who work there, suppliers, community members and farmers. There are only about 2 recipes I could actually make since the ingredient list is hard to come by in suburbia. Gorgeous photos too....more
From the description you might think this is another one of those preachy food books, glomming on to the latest in guilt tripping readers about their From the description you might think this is another one of those preachy food books, glomming on to the latest in guilt tripping readers about their shoddy diets and lack of a sustainable farm in their backyard. Well, it isn't. Author Flinn does tackle the problems of modern shopping and consumption, but she comes by it honestly. Her authentic approach to changing the way these nine women (and this reader) think about cooking is refreshing and accessible. The experiment - to follow her students into their pantries followed by a series of basic cooking classes - works because Ms.Flinn is passionate and relatable. She understands the limits of the typical home cook - budget, time, skillset- and is able to weave a narrative around each of these obstacles that is helpful rather than annoying. Ms. Flinn's gentle way with her students encourages them and readers, while honoring their circumstances. I found her to be an incredibly thoughtful instructor and writer.
I loved this book and am planning to reread as a reminder that real food is always a better choice over the quick fix. It is worth it to mash my own potatoes, bread my own chicken tenders, and dress my own salad. You know how I love a good foodie book, and this one has become an instant classic on my shelves....more
Flew through this last night - author has a very engaging writing style. If half stars were an option I'd probably give it a 3.5, but have rounded up Flew through this last night - author has a very engaging writing style. If half stars were an option I'd probably give it a 3.5, but have rounded up because it is so readable. After a whirlwind start, it lost some steam, and some of the detail that I craved. But I appreciated the realistic portrayal of hard work and farm life/death. Another good book about our relationship to food, where it comes from, and what it takes to get it to the table....more
Enjoyable look at the inner workings of the program at the French Culinary Institute. I agree with some of the other reviewers that the author excels Enjoyable look at the inner workings of the program at the French Culinary Institute. I agree with some of the other reviewers that the author excels describing the food, but not so much the people. Still an entertaining read...my favorite remains The Making of a Chef by Michael Ruhlman....more
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