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A review by maryehavens
Coming to My Senses: The Making of a Counterculture Cook by Alice Waters
3.0
I picked up this book because it was an audiobook and I went to Chez Panisse in 2008 with my dearest friend, Tricia. Tricia knows much more than I do about the Slow Food Movement and Alice Waters. I was literally along for the ride for that entire weekend (and it was the best trip I've ever taken because, as Tricia put it, I needed it so badly).
What I remember about Chez Panisse was that the location of the restaurant was unexpected and I had the best strawberries I've ever had in my life. And probably will ever have. I remember it being expensive but my husband and I were on one smallish income so it probably is priced reasonably. I had a salad and Tricia kindly gave me a strawberry. After lunch, we were able to go through the kitchen, which I thought was interesting.
As for this book, it's o.k. I recommend it if you are realllllly interested in Alice Waters and Chez Panisse. There were times when I wasn't that interested (it gets a little too detailed) but I do like how she talks about food and the ideas that she brought to American food culture. I could do without her sexual conquests but it's her book so she can do whatever she wants.
I have another Alice Waters book in my queue but, after reading this, I might delete it. We'll see.
OH: and it was interesting to me to learn about Montessori schools.
What I remember about Chez Panisse was that the location of the restaurant was unexpected and I had the best strawberries I've ever had in my life. And probably will ever have. I remember it being expensive but my husband and I were on one smallish income so it probably is priced reasonably. I had a salad and Tricia kindly gave me a strawberry. After lunch, we were able to go through the kitchen, which I thought was interesting.
As for this book, it's o.k. I recommend it if you are realllllly interested in Alice Waters and Chez Panisse. There were times when I wasn't that interested (it gets a little too detailed) but I do like how she talks about food and the ideas that she brought to American food culture. I could do without her sexual conquests but it's her book so she can do whatever she wants.
I have another Alice Waters book in my queue but, after reading this, I might delete it. We'll see.
OH: and it was interesting to me to learn about Montessori schools.