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09-06-2014, 04:47 PM
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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"?
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Hmm...I don't think so, but do thank you for recommending some!
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Not me, but I'm liking the sounds of your recommendations! Especially the Samuelson book!
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Shall have to check those out. I have a huge amount of respect for Marcus Samuelsson. He's my favourite judge on Chopped, too.
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I know . . . listening to him actually narrate his book really felt like listening to a friend recounting his life - I love his recipies.
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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
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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.
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Thank you, Sharon. I just downloaded both of those books (sound version) from my library.
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The Invention of Wings by Sue Monk Kidd. She also wrote the Secret Life of Bees.
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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!!!!!!
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