207 reviews for:

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

Edward Lee

3.94 AVERAGE

vuthay's review against another edition

5.0

adventurous informative inspiring medium-paced

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As someone who only reads 1-2 books a year, my ratings are not highly critical so bare that in mind. I really loved this book and Edward Lee’s take on the vast cultural foods and regions of America, and how he found himself growing as he met so many people. The book is not just about finding recipes, but finding places in America where immigrants have found a community and showcase their culture via food. Each chapter was well written with different stories of his travels across America, mentioning places to visit and exploring areas most would not think of as a tourist. As I’ve read this book I’ve recreated some of the recipes he leaves at the end of each chapter, and I can certainly say it’s been hit after hit.

paladins's review against another edition

3.5

informative inspiring reflective slow-paced

insertscenehere's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous reflective fast-paced

knives_and_teacups's review against another edition

DID NOT FINISH: 31%

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The stories the author told were not relatable to people who are interested in good food but don’t have the money to travel around and taste different things 

judyward's review against another edition

3.0

funny informative lighthearted relaxing slow-paced

candelibri's review against another edition

4.0

adventurous lighthearted relaxing fast-paced

sohnata's review against another edition

4.5

emotional funny informative inspiring lighthearted medium-paced

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Fantastic read for anyone interested in food, culture or both.

tarafoor's review against another edition

4.0

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A road trip foodie book that has reaffirmed my desire to finally go to Shapiros because of its chapter centered on Indianapolis.

lizhiland's review against another edition

4.75

adventurous funny inspiring medium-paced

shannonmde's review against another edition

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Writing about immigrant food from unexpected places by a child of Korean immigrants who has found a home in Louisville serving southern food. Writing style is more poetic than I usually read (especially for my nonfiction). Includes recipes of things I want to eat but maybe not necessarily cook. — roasted butternut squash schnitzel!
Although not all immigrants communities in this book are in the Midwest, many are. — German food in Milwaukee, Jewish deli in Indianapolis.