Good Cooks, Great Books!

Lovers of good food and good writing will delight in this series. Elizabeth David, acclaimed by many as “the best food writer of her time” and Alice B. Toklas, rated by James Beard as “one of the really great cooks of all time,” share with readers their experiences with the cuisine of different cultures, favorite recipes, and memorable meals. Anthony Bourdain, executive-chef at les Brasserie LesHalles in New York, offers a funny and irreverent insider’s perspective on the restaurant business while Joanne Harris creates a “timeless and enchanting story about temptation and pleasure.” Join us in savoring the varieties of writing in this collection.

Readings:

Kitchen Confidential, Anthony Bourdain

An Omelette and a Glass of Wine, Elizabeth David

The Apprentice: My Life in the Kitchen, Jacques Pepin

The Alice B. Toklas Cookbook, Alice B. Toklas