What are we reading?

[Harborwitch]

In between work and "stuff" I've been doing some reading this summer. In between all the thrillers, mysteries, etc. I've managed "Yes Chef" by Marcus Samuelson. His story was astounding - what a life he has led and his passion for food and cooking is totally inspiring!

I'm now in the middle of "The Hundred Foot Journey" by Richard Morais. It's a great story and is making me hungry for some Indian food!

There are so many more on my list . . . we'll see what the library has. Has anyone else been reading any good "food books"?

[Mare749]

Hmm...I don't think so, but do thank you for recommending some!

[Gourmet_Mom]

Not me, but I'm liking the sounds of your recommendations! Especially the Samuelson book!

[labradors]

Shall have to check those out. I have a huge amount of respect for Marcus Samuelsson. He's my favourite judge on Chopped, too.

[Harborwitch]

I know . . . listening to him actually narrate his book really felt like listening to a friend recounting his life - I love his recipies.

[cjs]

Haven't read a food book for the longest time....wait, did read Bourdain's Medium Raw.

And, I have Tasting Home by Judith Newton waiting to be read.

P.S. came back to add - just saw this in my newsletter this a.m. about Richard Marais -
the interview

[Harborwitch]

Thank you Jean! That was interesting to read. I had a feeling from the way he describes food that he must love food & cooking. There were a few dishes he describes that didn't sit well - but that's okay.

[Mare749]

Thank you, Sharon. I just downloaded both of those books (sound version) from my library.

[DFen911]

The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. She also wrote the Secret Life of Bees.

[Roxanne 21]

I racked my brain (what little is left) to remember the last foodie book I read...... THE REAL MEAL REVOLUTION by Tim Noakes et al.......packed full of information. I read this cover to cover, including the recipes (which are not great IMHO). I have revisited the recipes and alter them according to his taste===he is a HUGE sport for the changes. This is his version of the Banting diet and it has done wonders for the GOLDMANS----he has now decreased his prednisone (for polymalgia) by a half and now we think we can eliminate his cholesterol med-----Next blood level will lead us on the way-----AMAZING what this diet has done---FOR HIM!!!!!!