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a fun one to read a few chapters at a time. So many delicious descriptions of meals, but I also enjoyed his various observations & stories about his life/family
I really enjoy Stanley Tucci, his anecdotes, love of food, and appreciation for life. So it makes sense that I would enjoy his daily log through 2023.
I do hope that he and his wife are well since there is some interesting notes about his wife’s activities that were perplexing. Maybe it’s an inside joke!
I do hope that he and his wife are well since there is some interesting notes about his wife’s activities that were perplexing. Maybe it’s an inside joke!
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I don't think I have seen a lot of things that Stanley Tucci is famous for...so I don't know him very well...and I haven't read other books by him. I really want to like and connect with him, but I'm not sure we have enough in common. One problem is that I can't eat hardly anything he loves (onions-eww!). I think I honestly eat pretty similarly to Millie in the book-give me buttered noodles any day! Another issue is he is a famous older man with a bunch of famous friends that he talks about very casually. There is a lot of name-dropping and he knows a LOT of other celebrities. The pigeon poem fell a bit flat for me. Also as a vegetarian, it's tricky for me when people talk about enjoying eating rabbits and ducks and such because I can't imagine enjoying that. There were quite a few profound thoughts mixed in, however, and I enjoyed a window into a world I'm not usually in. I'm glad book club chose this one because it was a light read for January and it gave us a lot to talk about. You might get more out of it if you know Tucci better than me or have different food habits.
A few favorite thoughts:
*p.12-"Though I don't miss going to church every Sunday, I do miss the certainty of ceremony and the security of reverence...it's through nature, art, and my children that I experience reverence, and in moments around the table that I experience ceremony. All guilt-free."
*p.31-"Home-cooked food strengthens our bonds when we are together, keeps us connected when we are apart, and sustains the memory of us when we have passed away."
*p.152-Liked the part about stopping in art stores while traveling and having to buy something small-I do that with bookstores! Also his dad's philosophy on traveling and seeing/drawing things: "Looking at something for just that little bit longer than you might normally will change not only the way you see that thing but everything else thereafter."
*p.166-Like that he still made a donation to the crazy person's organization who disturbed him-I would do the same thing!
*p.179-Laughed at the "varnish-stripping gel" effect on food-the more exhausted and distracted you are, usually the better things taste (IHOP effect!)
*p.182-"We all know that it's the small consistencies of life that are vital to keeping us grounded."
*p.300-"Art is the opposite of a Twinkie."
*p.343-"Because when you don't know where you're going, the trip seems so long. But when you return to that place again, the same trip will seem so much shorter because now you know where you're going. Or at least you think you do."
A few favorite thoughts:
*p.12-"Though I don't miss going to church every Sunday, I do miss the certainty of ceremony and the security of reverence...it's through nature, art, and my children that I experience reverence, and in moments around the table that I experience ceremony. All guilt-free."
*p.31-"Home-cooked food strengthens our bonds when we are together, keeps us connected when we are apart, and sustains the memory of us when we have passed away."
*p.152-Liked the part about stopping in art stores while traveling and having to buy something small-I do that with bookstores! Also his dad's philosophy on traveling and seeing/drawing things: "Looking at something for just that little bit longer than you might normally will change not only the way you see that thing but everything else thereafter."
*p.166-Like that he still made a donation to the crazy person's organization who disturbed him-I would do the same thing!
*p.179-Laughed at the "varnish-stripping gel" effect on food-the more exhausted and distracted you are, usually the better things taste (IHOP effect!)
*p.182-"We all know that it's the small consistencies of life that are vital to keeping us grounded."
*p.300-"Art is the opposite of a Twinkie."
*p.343-"Because when you don't know where you're going, the trip seems so long. But when you return to that place again, the same trip will seem so much shorter because now you know where you're going. Or at least you think you do."
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This is a book for anyone who loves to cook and loves to read about cooking and food even more.
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What I Ate in One Year is a memoir where Stanley Tucci talks about what he ate in 2023. I listened to the audiobook for this one and it was almost like he was reading his diary. It was different from what I normally reach for and I really enjoyed it.
I’ve known of Stanley Tucci for a while, but I became a fan of him after watching his tv series Searching for Italy. I loved Searching for Italy and seeing his love for food. Tucci’s passion for food comes through in What I Ate in One Year and it made for a very enjoyable read.
The other things that come through very well in What I Ate in One Year are Tucci’s love for his family and his dry sense of humour. It’s very clear that he adores his wife and kids and I liked hearing about the meals and the time they shared together. I don’t know how well his dry sense of humour would come through on the page, but it comes through quite well while during the narration of the audiobook.
There are a lot of moments in What I Ate in One Year where Tucci describes how he made a certain dish. I’m intrigued by some of these recipes and if I ever found this book at a discount bookstore I’d consider buying a copy to explore some of these recipes. I did enjoy listening to him describe the cooking process and how delicious some very simple meals can be.
I enjoyed hearing about some of the people that Tucci and his family dined with. It was neat hearing about some of the culinary talents and eating habits of some of his famous friends. There were also a few cute moments, most notably when his son realized that he was eating dinner with David Tennant and he asked him to do some of the voices from How to Train Your Dragon audiobook.
Overall, What I Ate in One Year was an enjoyable read. I enjoyed learning a bit more about Stanley Tucci and learning more about food, the culinary world, and the celebrity world. I have his other memoir on hold at the library and I’m looking forward to diving into that later this year.
I’ve known of Stanley Tucci for a while, but I became a fan of him after watching his tv series Searching for Italy. I loved Searching for Italy and seeing his love for food. Tucci’s passion for food comes through in What I Ate in One Year and it made for a very enjoyable read.
The other things that come through very well in What I Ate in One Year are Tucci’s love for his family and his dry sense of humour. It’s very clear that he adores his wife and kids and I liked hearing about the meals and the time they shared together. I don’t know how well his dry sense of humour would come through on the page, but it comes through quite well while during the narration of the audiobook.
There are a lot of moments in What I Ate in One Year where Tucci describes how he made a certain dish. I’m intrigued by some of these recipes and if I ever found this book at a discount bookstore I’d consider buying a copy to explore some of these recipes. I did enjoy listening to him describe the cooking process and how delicious some very simple meals can be.
I enjoyed hearing about some of the people that Tucci and his family dined with. It was neat hearing about some of the culinary talents and eating habits of some of his famous friends. There were also a few cute moments, most notably when his son realized that he was eating dinner with David Tennant and he asked him to do some of the voices from How to Train Your Dragon audiobook.
Overall, What I Ate in One Year was an enjoyable read. I enjoyed learning a bit more about Stanley Tucci and learning more about food, the culinary world, and the celebrity world. I have his other memoir on hold at the library and I’m looking forward to diving into that later this year.
Loved listening to him describe good food, but man does he complain a lot!