by Ruth Reichl
First published 2015
When Gourmet magazine shutters, its stunned editor Ruth Reichl retreats to her kitchen, finding solace in the simple pleasures of cooking. As the seasons change, each dish becomes a stepping stone to rediscovering joy - from a fiery ma po tofu to a decadent grilled cheese sandwich. Reichl's vulnerable reflections and Twitter exchanges with fans bring her culinary journey to life.
Genres: memoir, biography-memoir, cooking, 21st-century, food-writing
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: found-family, personal-journey
352 pages · Hardcover · Random House