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heatherlou81's review against another edition
5.0
Ruth Reichl is up there with Nigel Slater when it comes to heart-rendering, mouth watering, tear compelling memories of food, eating, the past, and how all those things shape who we are. Any one of her memoirs is good eating and good reading.
jess_mango's review against another edition
5.0
Reichl's endearing memoir about growing up with a manic-depressive mother who was anything BUT an excellent cook. Her mother was frequently serving up food that the health department would shut down any restaurant for: food past its expiration date, unrefridgerated meat...
Reichl recounts how she survived this food-trauma and became the Editor-in-Chief of Gourmet magazine.
Reichl recounts how she survived this food-trauma and became the Editor-in-Chief of Gourmet magazine.
book_concierge's review against another edition
5.0
A delicous autobiography, told through memorable food.
katie_killebrew's review against another edition
funny
hopeful
inspiring
reflective
relaxing
medium-paced
4.5
Wonderful!
paolina's review against another edition
adventurous
funny
medium-paced
4.0
Whether the stories are embellished or not, Ruth has led quite the adventurous life.
alidottie's review against another edition
3.0
3 and a half stars
Not as entertaining as Garlic and Sapphire. I enjoyed her childhood the most, but most of the adult stuff I just skimmed until I got closer to the end.
Not as entertaining as Garlic and Sapphire. I enjoyed her childhood the most, but most of the adult stuff I just skimmed until I got closer to the end.
sksrenninger's review against another edition
3.0
Tender at the Bone was not as good as Garlic and Sapphires, but maybe because that isn't possible. Delicious-looking recipes combined with a truly amazing variety of experiences. I can't believe how much activity she's packed into her life.
tophat8855's review against another edition
4.0
The stories were really fun and enjoyable. Lots of skipping around- one chapter you're in California and the next you're in New York with no hint that there was any intent or reason to move. It's much more of a collection of stories than an overarching narrative. I didn't know anything about Reichl, so hey, now I know.
kathleenguthriewoods's review against another edition
5.0
Reichl was editor-in-chief of "Gourmet" magazine for many years, as well as a restaurant critic. (See "Garlic and Sapphires"). This is how she got her start in the foodie world. Very entertaining.
drbatfcc's review against another edition
5.0
Short story format of a memoir from the NYT food critic. Really interesting and fun to read.