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

4.0

This book was a fascinating insight into living and cooking in France. From the descriptions of hazing and extreme treatment in Michelin starred kitchens, to the importance of local ingredients and knowing your community, to how different it is to raise a family in another country, I learned a lot. I feel like I've become more aware of my own methods of cooking and preparing, and there was enough discussion of learning French and speaking French that I started thinking in my very rusty high school French. Definitely recommend.