Comments on: BOTNS Books Podcast #49: Food, Glorious Food!

By: Marie

Marie — Thu, 22 Oct 2009 23:54:49 +0000

If Wolf Hall is all everyone says it is, I can be satisfied that it won the Booker Prize over my favorite, AS Byatt. I can’t wait to read Wolf Hall now!

By: Melissa W.

Melissa W. — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:34:08 +0000

For those that aren’t that great in the kitchen, but are on their own, they may want to consider something like Going Solo in the Kitchen by Jane Doerfer or Serves One: Simple Meals to Savor When you’re on your own by Toni Lydecker. I haven’t tried these books, but from the reviews that I have seen, they seem to be pretty good.

By: Sue Jackson

Sue Jackson — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 23:22:08 +0000

My favorite food book is Gumbo Tales: Finding My Place at the New Orleans Table by Sara Roahen. It’s not exactly about eating locally – more about appreciating local food! I used to live in New Orleans, and this book is like a love song to my favorite city and its wonderful food.

Sue

By: Tamara Gruber

Tamara Gruber — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:14:02 +0000

My favorite food related book was Heat by Bill Bufford. Loved the first half when he worked at Babbo particularly.

By: KJ Grow

KJ Grow — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:43:04 +0000

I’m so glad you gave a shout out to the Glass Room, Ann! I was late getting on the subway this morning, because I was savoring the last few pages. I was so taken by this book;I can’t wait for more people to finish so that we can talk about it!

By: Ann Kingman

Ann Kingman — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:39:57 +0000

Just a note: since we recorded this episode, I have started listening to the audiobook of Barbara Kingsolver’s ANIMAL, VEGETABLE, MIRACLE. It is wonderful! It is the story of the author’s family’s move from Tucson, AZ to a farm on Virginia, and their resolve to eat only local foods, most from their own farm, for an entire year. I highly recommend the book or audio!