by Hannah Hart
First published 2014
Hannah Hart was a lonely office worker transplanted to New York City when she decided to film a cooking show for a friend in California. She opened her laptop, grabbed bread and cheese, and started drinking. The resulting video "Butter Yo Sh*t" launched the online phenomenon My Drunk Kitchen. This book collects Hart's recipes, stories, and colorful photographs from her tipsy culinary experiments. She shares cocktail pairings and practical advice like remembering to turn off the oven before bed. The recipes include creative concoctions like The Hartwich, Can Bake, Latke Shotkes, Tiny Sandwiches, and Saltine Nachos. Each dish comes with Hart's philosophy about learning from mistakes and being resourceful with limited ingredients. The book won't help you plan your next dinner party, but it will make you laugh and think about life while you cook.
Genres: humor, non-fiction, cooking, comedy, food-and-drink
Vibes: emotional, intimate, whimsical
Tropes: found-family
Setting: California, New York City
Period: 21st-century
225 pages · Hardcover · Dey Street Books
Content warnings: alcohol-abuse