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Life, by Keith Richards
I bought The Pale King and the plan was to read it on vacation which would provide ample opportunity for uninterrupted concentration, but in the airport bookstore I spotted Keith Richards’s autobiography which has been on my list since it came … Continue reading →
Tagged 3 rating, Autobiography, Nonfiction, Richards, Rock n Roll
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life, on the line by Grant Achatz and Nick Kokonas
I’ve been a fan of Chef Grant Achatz for a number of years. Last year, I had the pleasure of dining at Alinea, his restaurant in Chicago which was recently named the best restaurant in North America. During the twenty … Continue reading →
Tagged 5 rating, Food Writing, Memoir, Nonfiction
Posted in 5 rating, Memoir, Nonfiction, Uncategorized
Review: Blood, Bones & Butter by Gabrielle Hamilton
Gabrielle Hamilton is the chef/owner of popular Prune restaurant in New York City. Given my love of chef memoirs, I was excited to learn that Chef Hamilton had one coming out and eagerly pre-ordered it. Blood, Bones & Butter: The … Continue reading →
Tagged 3 rating, Food Writing, Memoir, Nonfiction
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Review: The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot
The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks was at the top of every “Best of 2010” list that I saw. From Ms. Skloot’s website: Her name was Henrietta Lacks, but scientists know her as HeLa. She was a poor Southern tobacco … Continue reading →
Tagged 5 rating, Nonfiction, Rebecca Skloot, Reviews
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Review: Packing for Mars by Mary Roach
Space is a world devoid of the things we need to live and thrive: air, gravity, hot showers, fresh produce, privacy, beer. Space exploration is in some ways an exploration of what it means to be human. How much can … Continue reading →
Tagged 4 rating, astronauts, Mary Roach, Nonfiction, space
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Review: Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook by Anthony Bourdain
As a longtime fan of Anthony Bourdain, I was excited to read Medium Raw: A Bloody Valentine to the World of Food and the People Who Cook. Ten years ago, Mr. Bourdain wrote Kitchen Confidential, which remains my favorite food … Continue reading →
Tagged 3 rating, Anthony Bourdain, Nonfiction, Reviews
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My Last Supper by Melanie Dunea
A popular game among foodies is to pose the question: If it were your last day on earth, what would you want for your last meal? My Last Supper: 50 Great Chefs and Their Final Meals poses that question to some of … Continue reading →
Tagged 4 rating, Cookbook, Melanie Dunea, Memoir, Nonfiction, Reviews
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