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_ash0_'s review against another edition
4.0
I liked the idea behind this book, but not the recipes mentioned in it. Like many people have mentioned in their reviews, it did change my thinking towards cooking. Instead of deciding on a recipe to cook and then searching for vegetables to add to it, the author talks about a different approach where you just make something with what you have. This book is great for someone who is trying to lead a minimalistic life. I loved the way author simplifies cooking and breaks down the whole process. The only problem I had was that most of the recipes and ideas are European - mostly Italian and French and the author keeps using few ingredients like olive oil, butter, parsley in every single dish she mentions. She does mention Mediterranean and Asian/Indian cooking few times but wish she had considered different cuisines while writing this book.
Still this is a great book to have along with your cookbooks. Highly recommend it for people who are interested in learning the art of cooking and for those who are not interested in blindly following recipes.
Still this is a great book to have along with your cookbooks. Highly recommend it for people who are interested in learning the art of cooking and for those who are not interested in blindly following recipes.
analiseag's review against another edition
3.0
It was beautifully written, just not my genre. Enjoyed in little bites but think I’m leaving this type of writing for others
lsavcak's review against another edition
5.0
In theory, this book shouldn't take long to read, but I read it slowly and savored it. I fell in love with this book actually. It was a comfort read just like a good comfort meal. It is incredibly well written, and Tamar's philosophy of more simplistic eating and resourcefulness with the ingredients you buy or already have is truly inspiring. I tried out several of her suggestions (the garlicky pesto made of vegetable ends being one of my favorites) while I read. In the end, this book was not only a beautiful read but a wonderful lesson in the bounty that many of us actually have when we think we don't have enough food in the house.
immaturetony's review against another edition
5.0
Probably would have been better as a physical book than as an audiobook, both because it’s hard to “reference” audio when cooking and because Tamar Adler (forgive me) has a way of narrating that felt a bit annoyingly indulgent.
amandakitz's review against another edition
5.0
Every page was a beautiful experience of ingenuity, honesty, and grace. Tamar Adler expertly guides her readers into the art of cooking, bringing the divine out of the most humble foods and drawing the simplicity out of the most daunting. I am convinced this is the only cookbook I have ever needed, and it was as soothing and enjoyable to read as it was a gift and a guide. Absolutely delightful.
pattydsf's review against another edition
4.0
I am planning to reread as soon as I can. Unfortunately, this is a library book and someone else wanted it. I will write my review after my reread.
moviebuffkt's review against another edition
5.0
Loved it. Need to own it. Want to live by it. Highly recommended.
laulenab's review against another edition
4.0
This book inspired me to make potato soup from scratch without a recipe. Success! The soup was awesome, so is this book.
deeparcher's review against another edition
4.0
I love that this was more about the philosophy of cooking and eating and love the idea that the end of one meal can make the beginnings of the next meal.