
It is about a girl who learned to cook while her mother was lost in books and how, all grown-up now, she enthusiastically teaches others. Not recipes or how-to's, just feeling and experiencing, adjusting to taste, doing what feels right. It is the story of seven strangers learning to cook and discovering that experiencing food in a new way fills the holes in their lives.
My friend told me that reading the book had made her want to cook something as soon as she was finished, and I couldn't imagine it having that effect on me. It has. Lately I've tried to get past my mini-phobia of dirty dishes piling up to do a little extra cooking. I ventured back the orchard and came home with a few more peaches and blackberries, a couple tomatoes, a handful of rosemary and a few sprigs of thyme. Since then I've make a peach cobbler, some homemade french fries seasoned with olive oil and rosemary, a chicken pot pie with fresh thyme, and homemade blackberry ice cream! Yay me!
Seriously though, I highly, highly recommend this book. I only wish the author had another novel ready for me to dive into.
Sidebar: If you're interested in winning a copy of my book, both Green Girl and Silver Strands are doing giveaways, so hop over there and get in on the action!
8 comments:
Far from my usual fare but a good book is a good book and this one sounds intriguing.
Sounds like a good book.
Be grateful I don't live in Texas, as I'd definitely invite myself over for dinner. ;)
I love a good read, but really hate to have it end if there's no sequel!
Did you get my order for your book? Thanks for the autograph coming with it :)
oxooxx
Denalee
I saw this book recently and was VERY tempted. Now it's official: I must get it.
Sounds great! I am open to be reading just about anything and I LOVE LOVE LOVE to cook (at least since I got married lol) I will be sure to put this on my summer reading list! thanks for sharing.
Yay for good books! I am definitely adding this to my very long to read list!
You should give it a shot, David. Particularly if you're at all a foodie.
Stacy, this was just a particularly good week for me. We've been know to survive on chili for days... :)
I know what you mean, Denalee!
Can I borrow the book? I want to read it! You know my excitement for food and I need to be inspired to cook more!
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