I was surprised to enjoy learning about the ins and outs of opening a restaurant and loved the evolution of the relationship between Mashama and JohnoI was surprised to enjoy learning about the ins and outs of opening a restaurant and loved the evolution of the relationship between Mashama and Johno, but it did feel a little clunky to me.
As well, Mashama is incorrect in assuming black people were the only victims of enslavement in America:
Beautiful and evocative, Black Sea takes the reader on a delectable culinary and historical journey. Also, the best end papers I've ever seen. Lovely.Beautiful and evocative, Black Sea takes the reader on a delectable culinary and historical journey. Also, the best end papers I've ever seen. Lovely....more
What a beautifully evocative story of home and childhood and every best memory of the rewards of dedication and hard work. Then there are the recipes,What a beautifully evocative story of home and childhood and every best memory of the rewards of dedication and hard work. Then there are the recipes, each within its particular season. Can't wait to dig in!...more
A VERY detailed look at the history of fat and its relationship to politics and proper nutrition, and the false bill of goods we've all been sold. PasA VERY detailed look at the history of fat and its relationship to politics and proper nutrition, and the false bill of goods we've all been sold. Pass the bacon, and pronto!...more
Beautiful and engrossing, I read it like a novel. Can't wait to try a recipe!!Beautiful and engrossing, I read it like a novel. Can't wait to try a recipe!!...more
Exhaustive and very scientific text on the paleo diet. Initially highly skeptical, thinking it was more of a fad than anything, my husband and I have Exhaustive and very scientific text on the paleo diet. Initially highly skeptical, thinking it was more of a fad than anything, my husband and I have seen and felt the benefits (vastly improved digestion, clearer skin, and little brain fog) after a short time of mostly following the protocol. I'm sure we'd be feeling even better if we had more discipline....more
I started out really enjoying this compilation of the letters between Avis and Julia, marveling that a "fan" letter could lead to such a loving and amI started out really enjoying this compilation of the letters between Avis and Julia, marveling that a "fan" letter could lead to such a loving and amazing friendship. Like other readers, my interest waned with the detailed political discussions of the time, thereafter skimming and focusing on the myriad details of writing THE book. Holy smokes! What a lot of work and research that was. I abandoned ship about two-thirds through after the minutiae of the book became a little boring and more explicit details of their lives were revealed, making me feel like a peeping tom at the window. ...more
Probably my favorite television chef, Jacques Pepin chronicles his life, which is inextricably linked to his love and work with food. It is breezy andProbably my favorite television chef, Jacques Pepin chronicles his life, which is inextricably linked to his love and work with food. It is breezy and interesting, includes some yummy sounding recipes to try, and a few surprises. ...more
The book is intriguing, insightful, and mostly interesting. I found the various stages of his kitchen slavedom both fascinating and instructional. WheThe book is intriguing, insightful, and mostly interesting. I found the various stages of his kitchen slavedom both fascinating and instructional. Where Mr. Buford loses me is in some of the history, in particular, when the egg and pasta became such close companions. Page after page of speculation, wonder, and research does not make for good reading.
What does make for good reading are the tantalizing meals (I'm making the peposo as I type - smells heavenly!), insights about good quality meat, the trips to Italy, and all the children posing as adult chefs and butchers. What a fascinating and motley crew they are! ...more
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