A review by valpogal
Dirt: Adventures in Lyon as a Chef in Training, Father, and Sleuth Looking for the Secret of French Cooking by Bill Buford

3.0

While I enjoyed much of the book, at times it really got bogged down. The detailed discussions of Italy’s influence on French cuisine and the surrounding ongoing debate left me nonplussed. The book succeeds best when Buford shares his personal experiences in the kitchen and his growing understanding of the culture and community of Lyon. The descriptions of the foods- both their provenance and preparations- were captivating.