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makennakjacobs's review
4.75
To be honest, I thought this was fully a memoir, not a cookbook, and I was surprised when I picked it up from the library. I found Barrymore's writing to be poignantly authentic, even though I'm not interested in vegan recipes.
pisceankel's review against another edition
2.0
Love Drew and everything she does, but this was a little on the quieter side! I expected more, but got a lot less…. I did like the intro into it all, the touch of the pandemic and summary of how we all felt a little disoriented.. that was a nice touch and kept this rebel homemaker grounded….
Some recipe’s are very rebellious and willing to try….but overall wouldn’t really add it to the cookbook section of my shelves…
Some recipe’s are very rebellious and willing to try….but overall wouldn’t really add it to the cookbook section of my shelves…
drhermy's review
4.0
A really decent cookbook! The stories were interesting if you love Drew, but maybe not so interesting if you have never heard of her lol. The recipes are a really awesome blend of familiar and stretch ingredients and techniques. I've tried only one or two but delicious so far!
keekeeshoey's review
3.0
Finished reading on 2/15/2023: Will add my review soon.
Updated with review 8/13/2023:
Updated with review 8/13/2023:
taryn_a's review
2.0
TL;DR: not sure how it rates as a cookbook yet, but as a "cooking memoir" it's not good.
I don't really remember why I ended up ordering this book at the library (especially without checking the Goodreads reviews), but I did. I haven't tried any of the recipes yet, but I would like to. And if the recipes are any good, I'll come back and give it another star ;)
I will give it points for the candid photos. And the recipes do look tasty and are a trip around the globe (some reviews are upset by the ingredients they can't pronounce or don't know where to find, but it's 2023. Google it. Order it online, if you need to. Expand your eating horizons.)
Few things that bugged me. Pilar is clearly Drew's personal chef. That's fine. Great. She has the money and is employing someone to cook for her. That's her choice. However, it really bugged me that she didn't just come out and say it. Drew kept calling her her "cooking partner," etc. and it felt more secretive and so felt weird. I would have preferred her to just address it and move on--"this is Pilar. She started out as our personal chef, but then became friends and cooking partner as I started getting into the kitchen more." Easy peasy. But instead we danced around it probably trying to be more relatable, but instead left me feeling like they thought I was dumb and wouldn't figure it out.
Speaking of trying to be more relatable. Drew. Honey. I understand that you've put in work in your life and career. I understand that you had a rough childhood. I understand. However, your last name is freaking Barrymore and you're part of an acting dynasty. Saying that you're "self-made" is so wildly inaccurate and out of touch. Your first movie was ET, directed by your godfather, also known as Steven Spielberg.
I don't really remember why I ended up ordering this book at the library (especially without checking the Goodreads reviews), but I did. I haven't tried any of the recipes yet, but I would like to. And if the recipes are any good, I'll come back and give it another star ;)
I will give it points for the candid photos. And the recipes do look tasty and are a trip around the globe (some reviews are upset by the ingredients they can't pronounce or don't know where to find, but it's 2023. Google it. Order it online, if you need to. Expand your eating horizons.)
Few things that bugged me. Pilar is clearly Drew's personal chef. That's fine. Great. She has the money and is employing someone to cook for her. That's her choice. However, it really bugged me that she didn't just come out and say it. Drew kept calling her her "cooking partner," etc. and it felt more secretive and so felt weird. I would have preferred her to just address it and move on--"this is Pilar. She started out as our personal chef, but then became friends and cooking partner as I started getting into the kitchen more." Easy peasy. But instead we danced around it probably trying to be more relatable, but instead left me feeling like they thought I was dumb and wouldn't figure it out.
Speaking of trying to be more relatable. Drew. Honey. I understand that you've put in work in your life and career. I understand that you had a rough childhood. I understand. However, your last name is freaking Barrymore and you're part of an acting dynasty. Saying that you're "self-made" is so wildly inaccurate and out of touch. Your first movie was ET, directed by your godfather, also known as Steven Spielberg.
abigaillaurawriter's review
3.0
I really enjoyed Drew’s personal stories she shared throughout the cookbook. It felt like a cookbook and memoir combo, which I loved. Some of the writing was a little redundant, and sadly, the recipes didn’t grab me. Overall I liked it and I’m glad I got it from the library!