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Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table |
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Tender at the Bone: Growing Up at the Table |
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by: Ruth Reichl
Dewey Decimal Number: 641.5092 EAN: 9780767903387 ISBN: 0767903382 Label: Broadway Languages: Manufacturer: Broadway Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 304 Publication Date: March 02, 1999 Publisher: Broadway Release Date: March 02, 1999 Studio: Broadway Editorial Review: Product Description: At an early age, Ruth Reichl discovered that "food could be a way of making sense of the world. . . . If you watched people as they ate, you could find out who they were." Her deliciously crafted memoir, Tender at the Bone, is the story of a life determined, enhanced, and defined in equal measure by a passion for food, unforgettable people, and the love of tales well told. Beginning with Reichl's mother, the notorious food-poisoner known as the Queen of Mold, Reichl introduces us to the fascinating characters who shaped her world and her tastes, from the gourmand Monsieur du Croix, who served Reichl her first soufflé, to those at her politically correct table in Berkeley who championed the organic food revolution in the 1970s. Spiced with Reichl's infectious humor and sprinkled with her favorite recipes, Tender at the Bone is a witty and compelling chronicle of a culinary sensualist's coming-of-age. Amazon.com Review: New York Times restaurant critic Ruth Reichl reads her (only very slightly abridged) memoir with the same humor, care, and intimacy that she put into its writing. The voices of the chefs, waiters, and gourmands who taught her to love food and its preparation come to life in this audiobook. Particularly compelling is her wonderful tale of "Life on Mars"--boarding school in Montreal might well have been on another planet. We listen as her halting French becomes fluent, as she shares weekend forays for forbidden smoked meat and cream puffs (the cure for all homesickness) with her new friend, Beatrice, and as her encounter with Beatrice's father, Monsieur du Croix, introduces her to a new level of joy in food. Audiobook listeners are also treated to a handy booklet of recipes included with the tapes that represent a dish from each of the main characters we meet in Ruth's life. Related Items:
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 Rating:  - Enjoyable memoir that lives up to Reichl's reputationBefore picking up this book I was familiar with Ruth Reichl but had never picked up any of her books. After Tender at the Bone I think I am hooked! The memoir follows her experiences with food from a young girl carefully avoiding her mother's often tainted food to early experiences as a food writer. The result was a book that was so well written and full of lovely descriptions that I looked forward to my commute on public transportation each day so I could read a litle more. Reichl manages to weave together vastly different experiences in her life into a memoir that flows beautifully and hooks your attention. As expected, food is the central theme throughout all of it and what makes the book interesting is the sheer diversity of eating experiences she has ranging from working at a summer camp in France to eating at the table of a wealthy family in Canada to a meal made entirely out of goods gotten by dumpster diving. In addition to the food there is also interesting exploration of her tense relationship with her mother, which I could certainly relate to in parts. Overall this book is fantastic and is a breezy read. It went by very quickly and left me eager to pick up more of her books. I would highly recommend it to any foodie who is looking for a leisurely read. Rating:  - Hard to put down, and made me want to cook!This book is about living with a mom who happens to have a mental illness, bipolar disorder. It is also about being of Jewish heritage, living, studying, getting married, and above all about cooking. The author writes clearly, humorously, and interestingly, making it a difficult book to put down. It actually renewed my interest in cooking again....a little! Rating: - An appropriate titleThe title gives me goosebumps when I think of how accurate it is to describe Ruth's upbringing. With humor and just enough detail, she describes how she becomes the woman who will eventually become an influential food critic (arguably, most influential). Sheila Ellenbogen Rating: - Might make a cook out of a noncookI used to say that my ideal job would be to be a restaurant critic...but not to gain weight! I've gone on to fulfill other dreams instead, but reading Ruth's books allows me to live this particular dream vicariously. For anyone who grew up in the 60s/70s this particular book provides a lot of nostalgia as well. I'm not a cook, but I admit that the recipes sprinkled throughout here make me want to cook. We discussed Tender at the Bone at our recent book club meeting. One member DID make the brownie recipe here which is wonderful...and the book triggered one of our liveliest discussions ever. about the foods our moms made. Kathie Hightower, co-author of Help! I'm a Military Spouse -- I Get a Life Too! 2d Edition.
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