A review by frostap
A Homemade Life: Stories and Recipes from My Kitchen Table by Molly Wizenberg

4.0

I mostly liked this book. The idea of connecting recipes to life experiences resonated with me (and made me want to write some sketches of my own). On the other hand, this book reminded me of why memoirs should be written by the (much) older; when the book concluded with Wizenberg's marriage, I thought "WAIT! You chose to write the book now?! So much more good story material will occur after you marry. Having children will connect you to your father's memory in new and interesting ways! Seriously?!" But alas, the book was finished. I hear she's working on another book, which is I guess what you have to do when you end your memoir in the middle of your life.

This makes it sound like I didn't enjoy this book, but I really did. I liked it so much that I wanted it to keep going and come full circle. Oh well. Also, haven't tried any of the recipes yet, but they look amazingly delicious. Glad I have the book in paperback so I don't have to return it to the library batter-stained.