207 reviews for:

Buttermilk Graffiti: A Chef's Journey to Discover America's New Melting-Pot Cuisine [ARC]

Edward Lee

3.94 AVERAGE

amandalaynem's review against another edition

2.25

informative reflective slow-paced

browet0's review against another edition

3.0

informative lighthearted medium-paced

lyriclorelei's review against another edition

4.0

informative reflective medium-paced

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I'm not sure why I was surprised at how much travel memoir there was in this with "journey" in the subtitle.

kristiana_belsito's review against another edition

3.75

hopeful informative reflective medium-paced

stevefraye's review against another edition

3.0

informative reflective slow-paced

nicoletelaneus's review against another edition

4.0

inspiring relaxing medium-paced

kidstaple's review against another edition

4.5

medium-paced

duriangray's review against another edition

3.75

adventurous informative reflective medium-paced

harvey7leah's review against another edition

3.0

adventurous informative reflective slow-paced

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This book had some great reflection on how food relates to culture, as well as what it means to be an immigrant in America. I enjoyed the stories of the people that Lee met throughout his journey. However, I found Lee's narrative to be less than compelling and centered on his ego. 

beastreader's review against another edition

5.0

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I thoroughly enjoyed this food history journey with Chef Lee. Mr. Lee really took me on a grand experience. I not only got to use my sense of imagination but creative as well. This is due to the fact that there was only descriptions of the food as told by Mr. Lee and the contributors. There were plenty of recipes for featured dishes but no pictures. This is as Mr. Lee explains is to open the senses. Without any images, there is nothing to compare the finished product with. Before there was Instagram, people had to relay on their instincts to make a dish and share it with family and friends once the food was done. No pictures.

I like cooking. Although, I am not a professional like my sister. What I do like about cooking is that I can play around with measurements, spices, and foods. Learning about the different cultures and dishes that were featured in this book were great. It made me appreciate the history behind what I am eating more. Foodie fans from beginners to experts will love this book. A real food experience for the senses!