by James Beard
First published 1996
James Beard, the "father of American cuisine," invites readers into his kitchen and life. Through vivid stories, he recounts his lifelong love affair with food - from savoring fresh-baked bread as a boy to traveling the world to uncover new flavors. Along the way, Beard wrestles with his prejudices about "proper" cooking, discovering that the most meaningful meals often come from the most unexpected places. Infused with warmth, humor, and a trove of mouthwatering recipes, Delights and Prejudices is a sumptuous celebration of the joy of eating.
Genres: 20th-century, autobiography, biography-memoir, cooking, 21st-century, food, food-and-drink, gastronomy
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: personal-growth, self-discovery
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
337 pages · Paperback · Atheneum